(China Daily)
Updated: 2007-09-10 06:53

The use of fake diplomas by government officials should be curbed, says an article in International Herald Leader. The following is an excerpt:

Fake diplomas are a kind of corruption. The campaigns against them held by officials in various countries show that their use is on the increase.

All over the world more people are taking a closer look at the authenticity of diplomas of officials.

Government officials and their qualifications is an important indicator of public trust. It is also an important foundation for political stability and social harmony.

A fake diploma is not only fraud but also an illegal way to gain power.

In many cases, power also buys diplomas. Some officials, who have never attended college, obtain diplomas through the power in their hand.

This power is used to gain more power. Such behavior harms a country's equality and justice. Fake diplomas are definitely a kind of corruption.

We need more institutional restrictions and information transparency to curb the problem.

(China Daily 09/10/2007 page4)