Simone Giertz – Back from brain surgery [video]

Re:Simone Giertz – Back from brain surgery [video] by XorNot on Thursday July 19, 2018 @11:01AM (#17566913)

I have weirdly conflicted feelings when I see ambulances go by these days. Because part of me feels this sense of overwhelming pride watching that system work to save someone, people getting out of the way etc.

But then I remember it's only happening because someone's in severe trouble in the first place so it's like "humanity is awesome...oh something not good is happening"

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Re:Simone Giertz – Back from brain surgery [video] by TeMPOraL on Thursday July 19, 2018 @11:34AM (#17567259)

I have this habit I copied off the book "Heart" by Edmondo De Amicis[0] - whenever I hear an ambulance approaching, sirens on, I'll take my hat and earphones off, pausing for a moment as a sign of respect. Respect for the person in trouble, for the people trying to save them, and for the system that allows this to happen.

Thank you 'PuffinBlue and 'goodells for bringing this observation up. The civilization our predecessors built and to which we have privilege of contributing is, for all its failings, truly miraculous.

[0] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_(novel)

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Re:Simone Giertz – Back from brain surgery [video] by TomK32 on Thursday July 19, 2018 @04:31PM (#17569982)

and then there are people who complain about ambulances blocking parking spaces or even roads... https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/man-paramedi...

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