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Tourism In The Tsunami's Wake

February 2, 2005 | ISSUE 41•05

While some travelers cancelled vacations to tsunami-stricken countries, others say that tourism is important for rebuilding the area's economy. What do you think?

  • How can Thailand expect people like me to visit? What am I—made of bahts?

    Carla Sparks
    Chef

  • I'll bet the tourism drop-off would be reversed if the Western media would shift its focus to more positive coverage of tsunamis.

    Gordan Rami
    Repairman

  • Well, I was going to visit the Greek ruins, but I might as well go where the ruins are still fresh.

    Brenda Ellis-Lee
    Salesperson

  • I'll still take my annual vacation in Sri Lanka, but I'm going to be nice to everyone for a change.

    Joe Callister
    Cashier

  • Whoa. Talk about the very definition of guilt trip.

    Tyler Wilson
    Systems Analyst

  • It's time for the healing process to begin. Resident of Sumatra, another Mai Tai, please.

    Toby Leiffert
    Teacher

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