The Chinese nation is a great and sympathetic nation. Nourished by traditional Chinese culture, many Chinese people have a caring, sympathetic nature and show great kindness towards each other.
Nobody knows, however, when the Chinese people started becoming more inhumanely indifferent towards others. This indifference ranges from just sweeping away the snow in front of one’s own house to not lifting a finger to save someone in mortal danger.
Sichuan Elder Beaten to Death, No One Intervenes
On the afternoon of Feb, 26, 2007, a tragedy occurred in the Qinglong Farm Market in Sichuan Province. A 50-year-old man’s wallet was stolen as he was selecting farm products. After realizing the theft, he ordered the thief to return his wallet. But in return the thief made many abusive remarks to him, even heavily kicked him to the ground and then casually walked away. When a doctor rushed to help the elder, he was already dead.
The whole incident lasted several minutes; however, people just stood by and watched. No one came forward to help the victim. Businessmen in the market said that since the market was built two years ago, thieves have run rampant and no one dares to stop them.
People Were Making Fun of Her, Elderly Woman Strips in Public
On Jan. 23, 2007, an elderly woman’s motor tricycle was detained by police at Zhengzhou Train Station in Henan Province. The woman claimed she was handicapped. When she proceeded to remove her clothes to prove her handicapped condition, onlookers jeered at her. She was enraged at their insult and, while crying, took off her clothing one piece at a time in public. Local police didn’t even try to stop the absurd scene.
The elderly woman accused them in tears, “I am 60 years old and have high blood pressure. Those conscienceless people booed and hooted. How can I even raise my head?”
