Celebrations in Chile

Everything about this extraordinary human drama is remarkable, as it is heartwarming. It is one of the most astonishing feats, first of human survival and then of rescue. What makes it so special is the mobilisation of resources by a small country for a common purpose, aided by the best science,  technology and engineering the world, especially the United States, has to offer.

What a pity it is that human ingenuity and determination, which can do so much good, can also be harnessed to do so much harm. What a contrast between Chile and Afghanistan. There is a message for humanity here. We should heed it.