The extraction of the last of 33 miners trapped half a mile underground in Chile for 69 days, thereby bringing to an end what many have described as an extraordinary act of humanitarianism, is put in perspective.
Two months, nine days and eight hours after their ordeal began, the 33 miners including the rescue workers sent bellow to support them, were delivered to the earth's surface.
As happens in times of great travail or great joy, our best part..our humanity shines through, as has been reflected in a world united in its support for the miners and Chile.
One however expects, and with good reason, that as soon as the last of the cameras leave Compiapo Chile, and our attention shifts, our best part... our humanity would quickly be cast aside, rather than employed in the pursuit of a more united and peaceful world..
.. That is until we are gripped by yet another profound event such as played out in Compiapo.
Friday 15 October 2010
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