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beelikejIn the Netherlands we have two days on which we drop all cynicism and celebrate without sarcasm. It is an unwritten law we are collectively happy during:
1. the arrival of Sinterklaas in November
and
2. Queen's Day on April 30.
Today some fucker accidentally or intentionally drove his car into the crowd before ending up against a monument, killing and injuring several people in front of the royal family.
Live on tv, because the whole country was watching today's celebrations.
We still don't know anything about the driver. I only hope he doesn't die, so we can get an explanation and/or justice later.
Apart from obviously being shocked about people getting hurt, I'm mostly angry that someone managed to taint this day. Whatever happened, it will be remembered for years to come, especially since today's Queen's Day was extra special. Today would have been the 100th birthday of our old Queen Juliana.
1. the arrival of Sinterklaas in November
and
2. Queen's Day on April 30.
Today some fucker accidentally or intentionally drove his car into the crowd before ending up against a monument, killing and injuring several people in front of the royal family.
Live on tv, because the whole country was watching today's celebrations.
We still don't know anything about the driver. I only hope he doesn't die, so we can get an explanation and/or justice later.
Apart from obviously being shocked about people getting hurt, I'm mostly angry that someone managed to taint this day. Whatever happened, it will be remembered for years to come, especially since today's Queen's Day was extra special. Today would have been the 100th birthday of our old Queen Juliana.
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Date: 2009-04-30 06:20 pm (UTC)I hope the royal family and everybody else involved don't let this change their usual openness towards others. Queen's day always made me realize we are all the same when we enjoy silly games and act a little ridiculous. Even though I usually stay inside and don't get involved, it's heartwarming to see everybody full of good intentions on this day.
I'm sure we can keep it like that in the future, but not if the media keep pushing the security issue. Which in my opinion had nothing to do with it. If some nut wants to cause harm there is no stopping him. That may be a depressing thought, but I rather use that knowledge to inspire people to make the best of life as much as they can./rant
Wow. Hi. Let me get off my soapbox and say 'nice to meet you'. Your username confused me a bit, since it's my brother's name, but I figured he wouldn't use a Jared-icon *grins*. Have a happy J in return to take attention away from my harsh comment;)