At present, several fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, inflicting untold costs and suffering on thousands of people. CNN reports that millions are under a critical fire threat. The L.A., California and national governments appear mostly powerless. Each new buffeting of winds threatens to spawn other fires. The song “It Never Rains in Southern California” comes to mind. It’s a pity. Untold costs and suffering affect thousands and thousands of people.

Last month, 179 passengers died when a Jeju Air flight crashed in Muan County, South Korea. The airport authorities should answer for the concrete barrier that served as a contemporary guillotine for the plane. It was a tragic and sad day, and like the California fires, its impacts and effects are inestimable and continue.

In the 21st century, such national events emerge as world events. People around the world see and feel from afar the same tragedies that unfold locally. These days, there are always investigations and calls for accountability. Usually, there are one to several direct causes and sometimes culpability. Matters are addressed, and corrective actions occur again where possible. The news and the global........

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