Newsstands add cultural value

It is illogical that the same authority that had good reasons for introducing the newsstands originally is now demolishing them without proper warning before the contracts expire. Such conflicting actions are actually an abuse of public power whereby the urban authorities feel they can simply ban or demolish something that gets in the way of their idea of a modern city. But, it is unwise to make regulations just for ease of management, which is undoubtedly a simple and crude mode of administration.

With the development of rule of law in our society, urban regulators should govern according to the laws without randomly acting as they see fit. After all, the city belongs to the people, not just the officials. Urban development should not be simply determined by officials' personal preferences.

Southern Metropolis Daily, Aug 12