The 3 evil person that I can think of would be Osama bin Laden, Adolf Hitler and Sheng-Hui Cho.
Of the three, I believe that the mention of Osama will be the one that makes me feel angry as what he has done has not only killed many innocent people, but also affected the lives of the family of whom perished in the many terrorist events. Osama has forcefully taken away the rights of living of many people through the terrorist activities that he had planned. Also, his planned activities has also spurred other terrorists groups all over the world to carry out their terrorists activities such as suicide bombing, causing even more innocent lives to be lost. The September 11 attack would be the most significant event that Osama was involved in which made him a notorious character instantaneously.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Capital Punishment
Capital punishment is justifiable when the criminal in question has taken the life of his/her victim.By taking away the rights of living from another person,the criminal has inevitably forfeited his own too.To the family of the criminal,capital punishment may seem too harsh a punishment and they may beckon for another chance to be given.However, if we look from the perspective of the victim's family,isn' it unfair that their loved one be taken away from them and the one who did so not be given any punishment?
The death penalty should only be given for serious crimes such as murder and perhaps the smuggling of drugs. Although trafficking drugs may not be seen as a serious offence,but in my opinion it indirectly results in the deaths of many people as drugs such as heroin are causing many people all over the world to die.Thus, I think that the death penalty will only be justifiable by crimes that are directly or indirectly taking away people's lives.
The death penalty should only be given for serious crimes such as murder and perhaps the smuggling of drugs. Although trafficking drugs may not be seen as a serious offence,but in my opinion it indirectly results in the deaths of many people as drugs such as heroin are causing many people all over the world to die.Thus, I think that the death penalty will only be justifiable by crimes that are directly or indirectly taking away people's lives.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Plastic Sugery
With the increasing demands for plastic surgery by people all over the world,we have already witnessed the emergence of the plastic surgery department in hospitals globally.In the past where people do not place their appearance as priority,plastic surgery departments in hospitals were considered redundant and useless.
However as times changes,many people now have the wrong perception that outer looks are the most important aspect of themselves.The main reason for people to turn to plastic surgery is their lack of self confidence in their own looks.In an attempt to regain confidence in their own looks,people turn to plastic surgery where they hope to acquire features of celebrities which they think are ideal for themselves.
In my opinion,going for plastic surgery is actually disrespect for your parents.It shows that you are not appreciative of what your parents has 'given' you,changing the features that they have give to you.Even by altering looks,does it mean that a person would become more capable,intelligent or even more kind?It is actually your inner self that people are looking at,only superficial people judge based on appearances.
As the saying goes,'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'.
However as times changes,many people now have the wrong perception that outer looks are the most important aspect of themselves.The main reason for people to turn to plastic surgery is their lack of self confidence in their own looks.In an attempt to regain confidence in their own looks,people turn to plastic surgery where they hope to acquire features of celebrities which they think are ideal for themselves.
In my opinion,going for plastic surgery is actually disrespect for your parents.It shows that you are not appreciative of what your parents has 'given' you,changing the features that they have give to you.Even by altering looks,does it mean that a person would become more capable,intelligent or even more kind?It is actually your inner self that people are looking at,only superficial people judge based on appearances.
As the saying goes,'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'.
Child Prostitution
Although child prostitution is known to be unethical by many all over the world, yet it is still rampant throughout many countries especially in third world countries where many kids are forced to do so to earn a living.
However,speakin in economics terms,without a demand in the first place there would not be a supply for it.As a result of the demand for it,children are exploited into going into the trade of child prostitution.Therefore,I believe it is the perverted people who demand for such services that are the root of the problem.
I do not really understand the rational behind the demand of child prostitution other than a possible reason that it could be cheaper in comparison.But,do these people not feel guilty?They are exploiting these children who do not have a choice because of their poor family background.What if their daughters were forced into the trade of child prostitution when they one day become poor also and have no other alternatives to earn a living.
Maybe the first and foremost thing that could be done to improve on the situation is for governments to provide daily subsidies to poor families in their countries so that the situation of child prostitution will improve nad perhaps over time be eliminated.
However,speakin in economics terms,without a demand in the first place there would not be a supply for it.As a result of the demand for it,children are exploited into going into the trade of child prostitution.Therefore,I believe it is the perverted people who demand for such services that are the root of the problem.
I do not really understand the rational behind the demand of child prostitution other than a possible reason that it could be cheaper in comparison.But,do these people not feel guilty?They are exploiting these children who do not have a choice because of their poor family background.What if their daughters were forced into the trade of child prostitution when they one day become poor also and have no other alternatives to earn a living.
Maybe the first and foremost thing that could be done to improve on the situation is for governments to provide daily subsidies to poor families in their countries so that the situation of child prostitution will improve nad perhaps over time be eliminated.
Sunday, April 8, 2007
YouTube
The emergence of Youtube has changed our medium of entertainment from the television to the computer.In the past,people had to watch the television to catch their favourite drama serials but now we can just go to Youtube to be able to catch our favourite drama.Even we were busy the day before and missed the episode that was telecast on that day,we can now just watch it simply by searching for that specific episode.Moreover,as most homes now have at least one computer,more and more people are able to gain access to Youtube and their favourite drama serials easily.In other words,Youtube has provided a much more convenient medium as we will be able to watch whenever we have the time and still not miss out on much.
Although there are some complaints about the ethics of Youtube in the media industry,I beg to differ because as soon as the administration staff of Youtube gets information from one of their users that a particular video is copyrighted,they will immediately get rid of it.Thus,I think that Youtube have done their best in keeping Youtube as ethical as possible and some of the responsibility have to play their part in keeping Youtube ethical by not posting copyrighted videos.However,we have to also understand that the administration staff of Youtube will need some time to get rid of copyrighted videos as data shows that as many as 65,000 new videos are uploaded to the site everyday.Thus,the concerned content creaters have to be patient and give the administration staff some time to get rid of the particular video.
Although there are some complaints about the ethics of Youtube in the media industry,I beg to differ because as soon as the administration staff of Youtube gets information from one of their users that a particular video is copyrighted,they will immediately get rid of it.Thus,I think that Youtube have done their best in keeping Youtube as ethical as possible and some of the responsibility have to play their part in keeping Youtube ethical by not posting copyrighted videos.However,we have to also understand that the administration staff of Youtube will need some time to get rid of copyrighted videos as data shows that as many as 65,000 new videos are uploaded to the site everyday.Thus,the concerned content creaters have to be patient and give the administration staff some time to get rid of the particular video.
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