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The Holloway thread and thinking about Darfur, Sudan, etc. has made me think of how ridiculous it is that she gets so much attention and globabl tragedies don't get any attention.

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For a typical American, why should a natural disaster on the other side of the world be more important than an American tourist being murdered overseas? The natural disaster is an isolated incident which is very unlikely to ever directly impact their lives. The murder of an American may raise concerns about their own safety if they travel.