Brick kiln criticism

Comment on "Governor makes self-criticism" on brick kiln slavery (China Daily, June 21)

Better late than never.

I hope the government will grasp the meaning and embrace the criticism.

Empathy

On China Daily website

Brick kiln observers

Comment on Liu Shinan's column "Brick kilns: Where were authorities?" (China Daily, June 20)

The crackdown on such people will be harsh. But what about our character of sitting back and watching without saying anything?

We are all afraid to speak up. "The nail that sticks up will be hammered down." We have been taught that from infancy, have we not?

Perhaps what we are lacking is early childhood training on care for others.

Cao

On China Daily website

Mental health

Comment on "Man confesses to thallium poisoning" (China Daily, June 21)

We should think more about this event. It's not only about a young man behaving badly. There are many more students like him who have psychological problems.

How should we make our children grow up mentally and physically well?

Yanzi

On China Daily website

Taiwan's status

Comment on "US opposes Taiwan poll on UN membership"(China Daily, June 21)

As the mainland gets better and stronger, Taiwan will no longer

be able to rebel against its motherland.

Some rebellion plots are being dissolved by the mainland's greatness.

Kuan

On China Daily website

Iraqi suffering

Comment on "24 emaciated boys found in Baghdad" (China Daily website, June 21)

I think Iraq under Saddam's rule was better than under Bush. It's sad but true.

Not in US

On China Daily website

(China Daily 06/22/2007 page11)