History has shown us mortals that often from a man made crisis or conflagration, there is some good that surfaces to prevent such a traumatic reoccurrence. Many times, conflict between nations and ideologies in which soldiers bear the brunt, adaptions from the military situation are taken to the civilian environment.
Brain surgery is a specialised undertaking and not a medical procedure to be taken lightly.
During The Troubles in Ireland, many soldiers were targeted by snipers, with the result that head shots became more frequent.
As a result, medical staff had to now apply themselves more diligently to the treatment of these injuries.
In the First World War, pilots were not supplied with parachutes when flying their flimsy looking, canvas winged planes.
The idea was pilots with parachutes would not be as bravely dedicated to engaging with the enemy.
Thought was not given to death by fire, as the canvas wings were highly flammable – so much so that pilots rather crashed their planes than face the flames.
Management did, though finally see the benefit of the pilot saving himself, and did issue parachutes eventually – after all, cheaper than training another pilot.
With the sinking of the Titanic, the worth of having a Marconi wireless was demonstrated and became an essential piece of communication equipment.
About the Titanic. Much as I enjoyed the film and have a publication devoted to her birth, life and death, I feel that now, especially after the tragic loss of the Titan, leave those departed souls alone.
Heaven knows how much they must have suffered in that icy water, slightly hopeful that help was coming, but as the cold seeped into their inner selves, knowing that all was lost as you heard and witnessed your family and those around you becoming silent, bobbing mannequins.
Enough is enough.
TREVOR BARNES
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