Which is worse?
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 4:26 pm
It's been almost two weeks since the tsunami tragedy. The people who are missing are all presumed dead by now. Most of the dead are no longer identifiable and thousands may be buried in anonymous graves.
I wonder what would be worse. (or better, depending on your point of view).
Getting the call from an offical informing you that your loved one was found dead.
Or never getting the call but knowing in your heart they were dead.
This was a long conversation over several Blue Moon beers and it was a split decision.
EDIT - I relised that the poll was in opposition to the question, it has been revised.
This does not discount Antihero and Bassmarts thoughts. I believe both would want to know in fact, and NOT knowing would be worse.
I wonder what would be worse. (or better, depending on your point of view).
Getting the call from an offical informing you that your loved one was found dead.
Or never getting the call but knowing in your heart they were dead.
This was a long conversation over several Blue Moon beers and it was a split decision.
EDIT - I relised that the poll was in opposition to the question, it has been revised.
This does not discount Antihero and Bassmarts thoughts. I believe both would want to know in fact, and NOT knowing would be worse.