Tsunami and death

The events in Asia have effected me. I have a deepening sense of sadness. I am typically a cynical person that doesn't expect the world to be a benevolent place; there is simply too much suffering to even consider it, but this disaster, and the loss of innocent lives, has left me feeling crushed. The fact that the victims were so resource poor to begin with makes it all the more sad. The world should reach out to these victims and make every attempt to restore the lives of those still living and lessen the grief of those that have already lost so much.

I think what makes this most difficult is that it feels so utterly senseless. How can it be explained? Who can be blamed? The earth attacked us and there is no logic. An earthquake, a wave and death and destruction. No country to attack, no leader to blame, not racist attitude or political condition to point towards. A cold, unfeeling wave rushed in and took thousands of lives.