Queen Beatrix Criticizes Internet in Christmas Message

DutchNews.nl
December27, 2009

[efoods]Queen Beatrix has called for people to show interest and compassion for each other and warned that contact via mobile text messages and internet cannot replace face-to-face engagement with those around you.

Speaking during her traditional Christmas Day address, the queen said technological advancement has made people more independent and more aloof.

In difficult times, physical presence is needed to create a feeling of solidarity and express compassion, she said. ‘Real contact consists of words and deeds.’ In the past, people knew each other but today people are mainly busy with themselves, said the queen.

”We tend to look the other way and close our eyes and ears to what’s going on around us. Nowadays even our neighbours are strangers,’ said Queen Beatrix.

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This article was posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 10:40 am

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