Not everyone knows where to seek help. Most of them would hope that help comes to them instead. I'd think it's the society's fault... they only come forward when an issue is brought into concern. I'm sure if someone had bothered to offer an assistance before he died, he would have gladly accepted. But no, everyone only offers financial assistance only AFTER something has happened. Weird. Strangely, if he hadn't jumped onto the tracks and hit the headlines, no one would ever come forward to donate. When something comes under the spotlights, everyone will notice.
Then again, why were their MPs not concerned that this particular family keeps defaulting on their utilities and conservancy bills? Why didnt the children's schools question when the kids seem to be so poor that they can't pay their fees, or buy textbooks, or even buy lunch in school? Sometimes, it's also puzzling the way people wait for others to come to them for help. I'm sure besides managing their constituencies, MPs are also expected to know their people? And perhaps even take the initiative to help those in need? And not just wait once a week for everyone to queue up for a whole evening just to see a volunteer take down their needs through an interview, and then wait another week before they see the MP, and then perhaps another few weeks before their issues can be resolved.
Definitely, there are similar, or even worse families around, I'm sure. And I sincerely hope that more people will lend a helping hand to those who are LIVING and WELL, but in desperate needs.
If you think this is weird, look at Huang Na's case. I've NO IDEA why Singaporeans flock to donate to a mother who lost her daughter like that. Will the mother be more needy without a young daughter? Doubt so, but yet, Huang Na's case gathered much money too... and where's the money spent, I really don't know.
By the way, I really cannot stand those people who donated, and still allowed their faces to appear on papers. Some even took photos of themselves handing the cash or cheque to the deceased's family. Totally put off. Sincere in donating? Do it anonymously. Want publicity? Try advertising. Shame on you.
Oh well, just wish that the family will put the money to very good use.
Then again, why were their MPs not concerned that this particular family keeps defaulting on their utilities and conservancy bills? Why didnt the children's schools question when the kids seem to be so poor that they can't pay their fees, or buy textbooks, or even buy lunch in school? Sometimes, it's also puzzling the way people wait for others to come to them for help. I'm sure besides managing their constituencies, MPs are also expected to know their people? And perhaps even take the initiative to help those in need? And not just wait once a week for everyone to queue up for a whole evening just to see a volunteer take down their needs through an interview, and then wait another week before they see the MP, and then perhaps another few weeks before their issues can be resolved.
Definitely, there are similar, or even worse families around, I'm sure. And I sincerely hope that more people will lend a helping hand to those who are LIVING and WELL, but in desperate needs.
If you think this is weird, look at Huang Na's case. I've NO IDEA why Singaporeans flock to donate to a mother who lost her daughter like that. Will the mother be more needy without a young daughter? Doubt so, but yet, Huang Na's case gathered much money too... and where's the money spent, I really don't know.
By the way, I really cannot stand those people who donated, and still allowed their faces to appear on papers. Some even took photos of themselves handing the cash or cheque to the deceased's family. Totally put off. Sincere in donating? Do it anonymously. Want publicity? Try advertising. Shame on you.
Oh well, just wish that the family will put the money to very good use.
My, that was long.
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