Dear Minister of Defence

Isn't it just unfair how bad things in this world keep happening out of the blue? I am talking about the disastrous Tsunami that recently struck the countries of SE Asia, as everyone these days is.

I have been following the news on TV and on the Internet these last few days, and I can't help the feeling that I am useless to those people, as I am not only at the other side of the world, but I am also currently a part of the Greek army, and even if I wanted to help in some way, I am unable to do so. In fact, I do feel like everything I do on a daily basis is futile - you can always judge me and say I am exagerrating - I am deeply concerned about the whole issue and I don't feel like my nightshift or my washing the dishes at the camp restaurant improves the situation. In a nutshell, I am falling into a kind of depression.

And then this thought just came to my mind. Couldn't we just organise some humanitary help as a country towards the countries that have been struck by the disaster? I mean, a mission sent by the Greek armed forces. Wait, I know it's a mission difficult to organise but it would be real help to those people. And I am sure there would be a lot of volunteers, including myself, willing to jump in.

I urge you to seriously consider my thought.
Kind regards,

Private Dimitrios Mazarakis