Sometimes news media deliver truly informative information:

Here is an article I think is of interest to those who have followed the recent news about the tragic fires in Greece http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070830.RBOMB30/TPStory/?query=Bombardier

We Support the new initiative to STOP any apparent attempts at arson.

At minimum please report any suspected arson attempts IMMEDIATELY – without hesitation.

If possible STOP offenders.

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We offer our deep sympathy, empathy and support for those affected in the recent and current fires in Greece.

Greece in common with many countries has had to contend with forest and mountain fires of a great magnitude this summer.

It would be a good idea for the under-utilised public sector employees (some of the huge number in Greece do have time to spare in their “jobs”) to be put on fire-watch rotas. Although not a cure, the early spotting of fires before they rage out of control would be a help.

Perhaps those on unemplyment benefit may also spend a day a week in this role.

It would feel, for those involved, like volunteering (a good feeling) and would also confer on those “drafted” the great experience of being very useful.

A thought perhaps…