Move to slay Hydra of corruption

Comment on "Private clubs targeted in fight against graft" (China Daily, Oct 28)

Corruption corrodes the foundation of society, including its economy. It is like the many-headed Hydra of Greek mythology which grows two heads for every one that is cut off. It took none else than Hercules, in Greek mythology, to slay the monster.

But these are different times. No Hercules inhabits this world of ours which is overburdened with greed. So, to slay the Hydra of corruption, one needs not one but many warriors like Hercules. And since the battle against Hydra has to be fought on many fronts, only the strict implementation of regulations can achieve victory.