New York fashion week and christchurch

1. Sydney will have a fashion week coming up in May. Do you think that festivals like these still have a place considering all of the devastation in the region (Queensland + NZ)? Answer in an a persuasive speech that should take about 2 min to deliver - finish for HW
I do not believe that having a fashion festival is appropriate with all the devastation that has been caused by the Christchurch earthquake, in New Zealand, and Cyclone Yasi, in Queensland. Honestly, what is the point of having it now? Is it to raise spirits? If so then forget it! People have lost their loved ones and much more, I doubt something like a fashion show will do anything to help them. If this is not the reason, then what other motivation could there possibly be? I say that they should postpone fashion week, until the people of Christchurch and Queensland have recovered from their devastating loses. There is only one reason they should continue, and it is possible they won't even do this, is if they send all the money to christchurch and queensland to repair the damage. So for these reasons I believe that should not continue with this event.