

His reasoning was that a country after a disaster needs its economy to stabilise as rapidly as possible. Yes, he gets a good deal, but he’s also going at a time when local businesses need to trade, people need life to return to normal (as much as possible). Recovering from a tragedy can be helped by the show of faith and confidence of visitors who still want to experience your homeland and all it has to offer. That solidarity is the same concept Princess Diana displayed in her physical embracing of the AIDS community in a time of fear, ignorance, misinformation, and sadness. My take is that reaching out at a time when people feel alone and unwanted is always a kind gesture.
And what happened after you were asked to leave?
We pretty much went straight home.
Mrs Simpson, let me remind you, you are under oath.
We drove around all night looking for another all you can eat fish buffet.
And when you couldn’t find one…?
We went fishing.