Japan rocked with 8.9 earthquake.

[Karen]

The ideals arent mutually exclusive Karen.

Yes, I know. Which is a good thing, of course. But it does reflect in that often the Japanese make big money off of ideas that originated here. We invented the car, but now buy lots of them from there, as they have made improvements, etc. to our invention. Both societies work together, are should continue to learn from each other. I am glad our people are helping and hope we continue to do so.

[RICHARD]

All things taken into consideration?

People are people across the planet.

This is a total lose-lose situation for everyone involved.

Being an earthquake 'veteran'?

I have only had to deal with fright, not knowing when another EQ will hit and never, ever had to worry about water, radioactivity or a volcano tossed into the mix.

My electricity was on in hours, I didn't have to wait in line for water, food or gas.

People suffer, cry, fear and get back on their feet the same way, all over the world.

There are many cultural differences, but the look of fear is universal?