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(China Daily)
Updated: 2011-05-30 07:55

Topic: Heroic firefighter

Tan Xialin, a firefighter in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, reportedly suffered smoke inhalation after giving his own

breathing apparatus to a boy during a rescue in a burning building.

He has given the boy hope. He has truly taught every one of us a lesson in life, especially when we see officials corrupted by money and sex.

"MHL" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 20

Being a firefighter is such a painstaking job. I hope everyone pays extra attention so they use gas and electricity properly in daily life so that firefighers don't have to face such dangers.

"ABAO-YANYANTANIANG" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 108

It's a foolish act. Fire brigades need to enhance management education. The duty of a firefighter is not to save just one person. He has to first ensure his personal safety so that he can save more lives. Just think, if he had died in an attempt to save that boy, who would save those still in the fire?

"ZHANGDAGE" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 23

I used to be a firefighter and such scenes are common. This is the obligation and duty of a firefighter. To safeguard a country and its people, one doesn't have to use guns.

"SHUNJIANYONGHENG" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 15

Topic: Trash crackdown

Littering and throwing rubbish in public toilets are two of several habits to be banned by Beijing authorities, according to a draft plan. People who break the proposed rules will face fines of up to 200 yuan.

I support this policy, but the government should show us where the money goes. The cleaner the city is, the better people's lives are. - "CORALBROTHER" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 12,017

Imposing a fine is just a punishment; it's hard to guarantee it will have a positive effect. I suggest education is put first, with punishment a supplementary method. To those who still cannot get rid of bad habits after repeated education, the government can consider publicizing their bad behavior in the media or making them work in rubbish disposal jobs.

"XIAORENWUYANZHONGDEDASHIJIE" ON SINA; FOLLOWERs: 119

There are two major methods the government uses to solve problems: hike taxes or impose fines. Every time people pay the money though, the problem is still not solved.

"ZHANGYINGCHUN" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 41

A good environment is the result of efforts from all citizens. Penalties should be powerful enough to deter rule-breakers from repeating bad habits. In this regard, the fine is a bit low.

"CHENZHONGKUN" ON QQ; FOLLOWERS: 10

Topic: Care for men

Shenzhen, a metropolis in South China, is discussing plans to give paid leave to fathers with children under 1 year old. Officials also plan to set up Men's Care Day on Oct 28, during which men will get half a day off work.

This is good news for men in Shenzhen. I hope the policy can be promoted to all across the country.

"KAIXINMUTOUGEGE" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 2,540

As the main breadwinner in the family, men deserve more of our attention and care. In terms of family and job responsibilities, men shoulder much bigger pressure than us women do. Don't we need to try to care and understand them more?

"TAOXINYUAN" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 13

Why can women have a whole day off on Women's Day while men can only have half a day? Is it because men are less important than women? - "CHENGSIFENJIN" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 349

This proposal has to be passed by the Women's Association anyway. So, in one way, whether men can have an official holiday relies on the permission of women.

"KEROROZ" ON SINA; FOLLOWERS: 64

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(China Daily 05/30/2011)