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| May 21, 2008 04:01 |   |
 | After the terrible earthquake, almost all Chinese nationals have made their efforts to help those victims in the quake-hit areas. People from all walks of life including Chinese top entrepreneurs, pop stars, the ordinary and even beggars have donated money to the disaster areas. However, a strange phenomenon has drawn my attention. Some websites and netizens have set up their rankings for those entrepreneurs and pop stars according to their donations. What's more, some netizens even condemn a certain amount of entrepreneurs and pop stars because they think that they should have donated more money. Yao Ming, Liu Xiang and Andy Lau are the "targets." Take Andy for example, he has just donated 100000 yuan. Some netizens condemn him and say that he should have donated 10 million at least since he has made a lot of money. Some even claim: "we should unite together to resist Andy Lau, not buying his albums, attending his concerts etc." What do you think of this phenomenon? Should we condemn those entrepreneurs? |
| May 21, 2008 07:52 | #1 |
| This is crazy and divisive. People should give freely--let them help the way they want to help. Those who make these harsh comments should just shut up. If they really want to be heard, they should speak with their wallets (i.e. they should donate more). |
| May 21, 2008 08:26 | #2 |
| Yes, crazy and divisive. The gesture is what counts, not the $$ / RMB figure. |
| May 21, 2008 12:09 | #3 |
| I'm just curious...why were the amounts of their donations made public? Things like that are usual kept private for this very reason. |
| May 21, 2008 18:10 | #4 |
| GUEST29396 | Well, if Yao Ming, Liu Xiang and Andy Lau can be criticised for not donating up to 10 M, perhaps the members of the CNC should be in for the same treatment for not donating 10 Billion. After all, they have been skimming cash into their own pockets for years. |
| May 21, 2008 20:42 | #5 |
| That is just childish. If the rule in giving donations is based on how much everyone is making, then everyone should be accounted for it, not just the rich and famous. While we’re at it, why not make a tabulation of all the people and list their earnings and corresponding donations. Help can come in many forms. There are people who didn’t give any money but helped in rescuing the victims. Some prayed for them. Some gave moral support, some offered food and shelter. Their help is just as good. Why are some so hung up on money? There is no place for this kind of attitude in times like these. Donation is donation. Voluntary. Help should be given freely, not forced out of someone. Some people do choose to donate anonymously. Maybe they should have just donated anonymously but then some would accuse them that they had not donated at all. Poor things. They’ll never win. O_o |
| May 21, 2008 21:48 | #6 |
| "I'm just curious...why were the amounts of their donations made public? Things like that are usual kept private for this very reason." Jsummers, things are different in China. Take the Red Cross Society of China for example, they have published the amounts of money of the donators on their website. The purpose is to tell the donators that his/her money has arrived and the Red Cross doesn't take possession of their donations on their own. However, they don't publicize the financial statements. Personally, I think the latter is more important. In this way, the donators can know where their money go through reading the financial statements. It is also good for the charitable organizations themselves. For the original question, we shouldn't condemn on them but those entrepreneurs and pop stars should bear in mind that they also have the social responsibilities. When their country is in trouble, they should make their efforts to help the victims in the disaster areas. |
| May 21, 2008 22:10 | #7 |
| GUEST22613 | Thank goodness for the Red Cross Society of China. Were it not for them, donations would have to be made directly to the Govt, and you know what would happen to that money. |
| May 21, 2008 22:31 | #8 |
| I agree, thank goodness for the Red Cross of China...but not for the reason you listed. This disaster coupled with last winter's ice storm is costing the government billions upon billions of yuan. You really think that money is coming from foreign donations to the government? That's actually laughable. That is what organizations like the Red Cross are set up for. It is a chance for citizens of China to give above and beyond what they pay their government in the form of taxes, and a chance for citizens of the world to show their support for the Chinese people. A government is formed to protect and serve it's people, not accept public donations. |
| May 22, 2008 21:25 | #9 |
| Should we condemn them? For some netizens, their answers are definitely "Yes". Do you know Wang Shi, the president of Vanke, the biggest listed developer in China? Once he announced to donate 2 million yuan to the earthquake hit areas and asked his staffs not to donate more than ten yuan. When the news came out, many netizens have condemned him. Several days later, the shares of Vanke dropped seriously. Without other means, he made an apology in public and said that Vanke would spend 200 million yuan to help people in the disaster areas rebuild their houses. This time, some netizens stop condemning Wang Shi and say that we should forgive him. Really strange! Compared with Vanke, Jia Duobao Group, another Chinese company has donated 100 million yuan. How did those netizens react to this event? They are touched by Jia Duobao. According to the report, Wanglaoji ( a kind of cold tea made by Jia Duobao) has been sold out just 2 days in a school in Guang Zhou. Many people show their gratitude by buying the drinks made by Jia Duobao. It is said that Jiaduobao Group's website even has been forced to be closed because of the high visits. |
| May 23, 2008 10:36 | #10 |
| Didn’t Jesus say that the poor man who gives half a shekel has given more than the rich man that gives 1000 times that/ Just a thought. Dodger. |
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