Madam, – I reckon that the example of those Chilean miners, beamed to millions around the world, who blessed themselves on being saved – and most especially Esteban Rojas who knelt in prayerful thanks – did more for the propagation of Christ’s message than all my 54 years of preaching. – Yours, etc,
Madam, – If only our Government had a spokesperson like that Chilean mining minister who stepped up to the board and told it like it was.
All we seem to have is spin and very clever legal eagles racing to the courts looking for judicial reviews. Is it any wonder that people feel powerless? – Yours, etc,
Madam, – For centuries the question has been asked, what is the greatest invention of all time? How fitting, therefore, in a troubled 21st century, that a simple revolving wheel should bring such a degree of joy and relief to the modern world. – Yours, etc,
Madam, – Surely a major miner miracle? – Yours, etc,
Madam, – Why are we so moved by the rescue of the Chilean miners?
It is because ordinary men were not abandoned by their government in their hour of need. It’s because the vulnerable were considered worth protecting; because a nation and its leaders rallied together in the belief that even the lives of these simple working men were worth every effort to save; because we are tired of the cynical greed and selfishness of our own national life, where the weak are abandoned and only the strong defended.
We have much to learn from the Chilean miners. – Yours, etc,
Madam, – Could some clever clogs in this country come up with a giant rescue capsule to get us out of the hole we’re in? – Yours, etc,
Madam While watching the events in Chile unfold I was very moved by the great sense of national pride among the Chileans at the bravery and perseverance of the rescued miners and their rescuers. It must be great to be proud of your country. – Yours, etc,