You would have to have been under a rock to not know about the giant disasters that are still unfolding in Japan. Yet things seem to be quite different than they were for Haiti. Although it is difficult to know at this point, the pictures I have seen make me beleive that the damage is much greater. On the other hand, while the final death toll is still uncertain, it also appears that the number dead will be fewer.
The world seems united in their condolences for Japan but of course, Japan is no Haiti. Japan has long been the world's second largest economy and remains the world's third largest economy. Japan has some of the world's best engineers and certainly is very technologically equipped and adept. Their government is still in place and seems very capable of organizing relief efforts. Because of Japan's place, it would seem that much of the world is still uncertain how to respond.
Still, I think it would be a mistake to sit idly by. Japan has been a long time ally of the United States. In Kentucky, Japan has invested heavily in our state and provided our economy with thousands of jobs. While I appreciate the support offered by the United States and the US Red Cross, I personally would like the state of Kentucky itself to find some way to provide aid or assistance. The Japanese people have been good friends of ours. Our friends are now in desparate need of help and as their friends I would like to be there for them.
David
David W. McCoy
Associate Broker
Commonwealth Commercial Real Estate
10444 Bluegrass Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40299
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