Tourism In The Tsunami's Wake
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?
Carla Sparks,
Chef
"How can Thailand expect people like me to visit? What am I—made of bahts?"
Gordan Rami,
Repairman
"I'll bet the tourism drop-off would be reversed if the Western media would shift its focus to more positive coverage of tsunamis."
Brenda Ellis-Lee,
Salesperson
"Well, I was going to visit the Greek ruins, but I might as well go where the ruins are still fresh."
Joe Callister,
Cashier
"I'll still take my annual vacation in Sri Lanka, but I'm going to be nice to everyone for a change."
Tyler Wilson,
Systems Analyst
"Whoa. Talk about the very definition of guilt trip."
Toby Leiffert,
Teacher
"It's time for the healing process to begin. Resident of Sumatra, another Mai Tai, please."
