Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the
Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called “Christ
of the Andes,” the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two
countries that as long as the statue stands, there will be peace
between Chile and Argentina. Shortly after the statue was
erected, the Chileans began to protest that they had been
slightedthe statue had its back turned to Chile. Just when
tempers were at their highest in Chile, a Chilean newspaperman
saved the day. In an editorial that not only satisfied the
people but made them laugh, he simply said, “The people of
Argentina need more watching over than the Chileans.