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Officials pass on their contempt for the law
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October 11, 2012, Thursday
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A PORTLY, retired worker in Henan Province was reported to have posed as a top county official to escape punishment after he damaged another car by swinging open his own car door in a parking lot over the National Day holiday.
The fat man was spotted carrying a pack of luxury-brand Chunghwa cigarettes as he got out of his car, shouting, "I am a county Party chief! I won't pay a single penny in compensation!"
The incident occurred at Longtan Valley, a popular scenic spot in Henan Province.
The man was later exposed as just a retiree surnamed Bi, from an optical factory.
He told lies to enjoy officials' priority status and to threaten the driver of the damaged car so she would not seek compensation.
It is true that some arrogant officials believe they come first and hold laws in contempt.
Actually, these officials' sense of entitlement - reported numerous times - is passed on to others who then imitate their lawbreaking to enjoy so-called official power.
Reports of people falsely claiming to be directors are continuously making headlines.
However, what really matters are not these ridiculous lies but the officials who abuse their power to evade the punishments that comes from breaking laws - in this case - damaging property.
The situation will improve if officials show strict self-discipline and authorities strengthen law enforcement.
In the day of "we media," public supervision plays a vital role in monitoring officials who act improperly.
The online muckraking campaign will deal a blow to corrupt officials if they are seen to infringe the public interests.
The fat man was spotted carrying a pack of luxury-brand Chunghwa cigarettes as he got out of his car, shouting, "I am a county Party chief! I won't pay a single penny in compensation!"
The incident occurred at Longtan Valley, a popular scenic spot in Henan Province.
The man was later exposed as just a retiree surnamed Bi, from an optical factory.
He told lies to enjoy officials' priority status and to threaten the driver of the damaged car so she would not seek compensation.
It is true that some arrogant officials believe they come first and hold laws in contempt.
Actually, these officials' sense of entitlement - reported numerous times - is passed on to others who then imitate their lawbreaking to enjoy so-called official power.
Reports of people falsely claiming to be directors are continuously making headlines.
However, what really matters are not these ridiculous lies but the officials who abuse their power to evade the punishments that comes from breaking laws - in this case - damaging property.
The situation will improve if officials show strict self-discipline and authorities strengthen law enforcement.
In the day of "we media," public supervision plays a vital role in monitoring officials who act improperly.
The online muckraking campaign will deal a blow to corrupt officials if they are seen to infringe the public interests.
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