Punishing the extortionists can solve 'to help or not' dilemma

The Beijing government is expected to introduce a "good people" amendment to the capital's regulations so that people who fall in the street and then willfully incriminate passing strangers, who extend a helping hand, in an attempt to extort money from them, are duly punished. Comments:

Given the difficulties of legislating in favor of good people, a "bad people" law might be an easier and more feasible choice to protect good Samaritans. That being said, the laws that hold accountable those accusers who fabricate facts in an attempt to extort money from their helpers, may be the key to breaking the deadlock in legislation and reducing the number of such evil deeds.

Xi'an Evening News, July 28