Where have all the good Samaritans gone

Editor's note: A woman was knocked down twice by vehicles in Zhumadian in Central China's Henan province without any pedestrian or motorist coming to help her in April, sparking a heated debate on citizens' social responsibility recently. Following are the views of two media commentators on the tragedy:

New law could inspire good Samaritans

On April 21, a speeding taxi knocked a pedestrian off her feet in Zhumadian, Central China's Henan province, sending her hurtling through the air. Many people either stood gawking or walked past the spot, pretending that the young woman sprawled on the street didn't exist. One minute later, a speeding SUV ran over the woman.