(Common as it is, the above picture has deep implication). As isvividly shown in the cartoon, at least five patients are staying in onehospital who are injured because of jay-walking, driving after drinking anddisregarding of the laws. If we take a closer watch, it is of little difficultyto find that one police is patiently explicating the traffic laws to oneinjured person, sitting at a wheel chair which is pushed by one nurse. x"4%(xBu
There isno doubt that it describes a common phenomenon in our society that trafficproblems are increasingly severe. What might trigger this affair? (For my part,the following two are of utmost importance.) For one part, the general publichave failed to realize the importance of abiding by the traffic regulations andlaws(and a big deal of the attention have been distracted by theso-called“great affair”). Once some drivers easily disregard the trafficsignals, so do other drivers who intend to obey the laws. Moreover, the currentstate of affairs depicted in the drawing, may have been encouraged, though notjustified, by the lack of severe legal penalty. If someone does disorderlyparking or drive under the influence of alcohol, the punishment is not so harshthat the drivers could afford to learn a heavy lesson from the fine. (If we letthis situation continue as it is, ultimately, our society will suffer a greatdestruction.) ^ 4hO8
It isadvisable for us to take steps to reverse this current evil trend. On one hand,we should cultivate the awareness of people that everyone needs to reflect onhis or her uncivilized conducts and strengthen his self-discipline. On theother hand, it is high time that more severe and sound laws and regulationsshould be introduced to harness and curb this matter. Only in this way, can wecrack the hard nut and embrace a bright future. 0Z I(/r
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