Re: Am I insensitive?
srinivas_nagulapalli@usiva.com
Thu, 3 Apr 1997 16:46:34 -0500
In article , Sri Sadananda garu(sada@anvil.nrl.navy.mil) says...
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>But keeping the sentiments aside, I could not feel stomach upset
>about the phenomenal waste of money in trying to send a dead body to
>India. I feel, in the clout of sentimentality, somebody lost their
>priorities here.
>
>What a phenomenal waste of money in raising funds to transport a dead
>body while many living bodies require a better accommodation before
>they become dead.
I agree with your intention. But I think there is a little gray area.
I think it is a basic human urge for near and dear ones to have a last
glimpse atleast.Whether or not it is logical, it is certainly a
poignant emotional need and I am not convinced to call it
"sentimentality".
>They have already raised $7000/- My suggestion for them is to
>complete the funeral here which casts around $2000/- and send the
>rest of the money in the name of boy for the betterment of the living
>conditions of small children or students who become dead otherwise.
Both are equally deserving of ones contribution. I do not think one is
exclusive to other. Also there is no end to such comparisons. Another
one may say it is better to send that money to someone who is waiting
for some operation to be performed for survival instead of destitute
students to be educated.
Also, money can be sent to destitute students tomorrow, if not today.
But the help to console the victim's family can only be done now.
There is no second chance for helping them. That makes a difference.
I pray that the victims family have the strength to bear the loss.
With best regards
-Srinivas Nagulapalli