I’m more afraid than ever,“ said Prapto Wiyono, a 60-year-old farmer from the village of Pangukrejo, who was among thousands of people crammed in an emergency shelters. "Who’s going to tell us now what’s going on with Merapi?
This speaks volumes of what’s fundamentally wrong with this country. Even worse is the excessive coverage given to this 83 year old by the print and tv media following his death. As if that’s not bad enough, the minister of communication and information is asking for opinions as to whether the man should be given the title of national hero.
*FACEPALM*
The Associated Press: Indonesian volcano’s spiritual caretaker dies