People are afraid to get involved

A Shanghai student allegedly stabbed his mother eight times with a fruit knife at an airport during an argument. What do you think about the security footage that shows a foreigner running to the woman's aid while Chinese stood by watching?

Well, I haven't really read about this news, but I don't think we should simply condemn this young man, or judge who is right or wrong, just by what we see or read in the media or on the Internet. After all, we were not at the airport at that time. As to complaints about Chinese passers-by not offering help, it's also a complicated issue. It's not because people today are losing their interest in helping others, but they do hesitate, mainly because they're worried about the possible outcome. For example, if I pass a car accident, I will think twice before I go to help: not only would it mean sacrificing working hours, but I'd also have to prove to the police later that I was just offering help and I was not a guilty party. It's very complicated. In the past, Beijingers were known for being very warm-hearted and willing to help out, regardless of the situation. Nowdays, it's really different.

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