is there a limit to the drama?

Amazed I am at the generosity of several individuals who collectively and singularly came forward to help and donate to the Tsunami victims. People learned a lot more than the local news channels were willing to share, about the magnitude of the tragedy and the damage it caused. This says a lot about the intelligence of common people. They wisely and justifiably did not rely on the (local) TV news too much for their information and were willing to probe any resources available.

Born and brought up in one of the lesser hit areas (by the Tsunami), I have to admit that several Americans, who have never been to these areas - affected to any extent by the Tsunami - seemed to have more details of the damage and destruction than what I managed to gather. The support from the people - especially from the least patronizing - has been unbelievably gratifying. It's defintely the people, that the country should be proud of, than any of it's other strengths.

Flabbergasted I was when a local TV news channel described the Tsunami and the lowly local rain storm (if you can call it that) in the same breath, raising the question - is there a limit to the drama?