In Reply to: Its just wrong to make her pay posted by Maggs on Friday, 25. February 2005 at 05:40 Bali Time:
I always say that if something goes wrong, then make sure that it involves many people, otherwise no-one really gives a damn!
For instance, your neighbours house burns down. The neighbours might help out but really the person is just left to sort it out for themelves. But if the whole neighbourhood burnt down, the Salvos would set up a comfort station, the local Government would call it a natural disaster and provide crisis money. The Feds would come in with $10000 grant, the local retailer would give out new washing machines etc etc
In this case, it is one person, no publicity involved, so they dont have to do anything to help.