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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Recounting the Downtown East murder, which arose from gang-related disputes that took place a couple of weeks ago, send jitters down my spine. Just when everyone thought the case was closed, another armed attack took at Bukit Panjang housing estate on 8th November 2010. Six young men, aged between 15 and 23 were arrested for attacking six male youths with parangs and choppers. Five of them were hospitalized with injuries. Never had I imagined human beings to be so ruthless towards one another. We are, after all God’s creations and should live harmoniously. How could anyone attacked and injured someone else, yet still feel victorious after that? Not a little bit of guilt? Youths these days are becoming extremely violent and worst, weapons are now used. They tend to handle disputes physically rather than taking a step back to chill before resolving it with their wits. I understand that one can’t think right in a heated moment, that doesn’t give one the right to cause harm to another. I mean, every problem have its solution. Gang activities have always been on the loose but are not deadly threats to the citizens. However, in recent months, teenagers who are involved in gangs are on the rise. They are turning more vicious and even gone to the extent of hurting innocents. Where is the love? What has gone wrong with this world, seriously? These attackers are as young as age 15 and they have a prosperous future ahead of them. They should be in schools undergoing proper education; instead, they rather ruin their lives getting into gangs. No matter how much efforts or resources the government implemented to combat these issues, it is almost impossible to take them all down. Therefore, both the schools and parents have responsibilities to educate them and leading them to right path. Parents especially, regardless of how busy they are, should at least spend some quality time with their kids. Bringing them out occasionally and providing them with the attention and love they yearned. I am certain these would effectively prevent more strayed youths and lowering the crimes rate at the same time. Eugenie Tan |
