1. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits, but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development.
家長把好的學習習慣強加給孩子沒有錯,但是,他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發展為代價。
2. It is quite reasonable to assume that modern science and technology (S&T) will continue to advance. It is no less reasonable to believe that S&T will radically improve the way we live. However, the same reasoning cannot be applied to improving social interaction.
3. Belief in the wonders of modern medical science is quite understandable. It is also quite possible that our faith in the ability of scientists to find the key for prolonging life is well-founded. Yet, the wisdom of prolonging life remains in question when considering the already massive global population and projected future growth.
4. It is one thing to support euthanasia, but quite another to offer any justification for genocide.
支持安樂死是一回事,為種族滅絕提供正當的理由是另一回事。
5. Claiming the need for censorship is one thing, but rationally proving its redeeming values represents a quite different issue.
主張審查制度的必要性是一回事,理智地證明它的可取之處是完全不同的另一回事。
6. One of the most common failures of people today is to avoid telling the truth. People must realize that avoidance and lying have never in the past and, in fact, never will right a wrong.
7. Central planning has, at least in part, been blamed for the current demise of state-owned enterprises. Perhaps, however, the greatest blame should be placed on factors such as grossly inefficient management ; the rampant practice of “ guanxi ” , cronyism and nepotism ; excessively large work forces ; abuses of social benefits ; and without a doubt corruption .
8. A recent survey revealed large disparities in the income levels of male and female workers holding the same position. The determining factor should be qualifications, rather than gender, when determining both the salary and position of an individual.
9. Child development depends on a number of factors, both physical and psychological. Correct parental nurturing from infancy through adolescence determines both the physical and mental profile of a mature individual.