[AmericanInTokyo]

The contrast to what I saw here in Japan with the 9.0 shake, tsunami and then the nuke radiation leaks some 19 months ago is stark. It seems to be simply a cultural element here in Japan (and devoid of in NYC) of "gaman" 我慢 (ability to persevere, not complain, use one's mind quickly and try not to rely on others if possible but rather seek out others worse off then ones own self to re-focus the panicking or troubled mind on them and help THEM). I know it is not easy for these people in New York City, and I am sorry for them, but good Lord already.

[GeronL]

The contrast to what I saw here in Japan with the 9.0 shake, tsunami and then the nuke radiation leaks some 19 months ago is stark.

Well, you know how I feel about pervertland. But thats a good point, to a point.