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From: sachin
Date: 02 Oct 2010
Time: 00:39:09 -0500
Remote Name: 117.200.146.96
Thanks Pam! I had a chance to see response to disasters in Himalayas from close. And last time, I remember, some voluntary agencies saying: The first thing, which we need to legislate is that no VIP should be allowed to visit the affected area! (there logic: VIP visits were a big distraction/ disruption to the local rescue work..). But I do accept the potential of education in such cross-cultural visits; it is only the cost-benefit considerations which make me think twice before labeling them as unmitigated good.. I guess you understand what I mean.. Thanks a lot!