In order to report the irregularities of the bathing center, a reporter went deep into it to conduct undercover interviews. Mysteriously, he changed into civilian clothes, put on hidden equipment, and drove straight to a bathing center. The reporter is full of confidence that this time the irregularities of the bathing center will be exposed. In advance, he had also seen on the Internet that someone had broken the news that there was a problem with this bathing center, which made him even more convinced of the necessity of this operation.
However, the front desk staff was cautious and did not reveal any information that should not be said. Although the reporter was a little disappointed, he did not give up, and still booked a regular service project and prepared to enter the private room to look for evidence. Entering the private room, a female technician came over to promote services at different price points. The reporter pretended to be interested in a high-end project and tried to make a joke. The female technician mentioned that the high-end project is to provide all services, and she was tipped 200 yuan. The reporter judged that this was the so-called "handle", so he pretended to agree, and then quickly called the police.
Soon, two police officers came to the scene to patrol the scene. Unexpectedly, the female technician did not panic at all, and was sure that they were just here for a routine inspection. The reporter was stunned by her calmness, which was obviously experienced. Sure enough, the police left quickly, and they didn't even enter the private room to check. The reporter was curious about why the female technician was so calm, and then he learned that the bathing center had a close relationship with the local police, and there were acquaintances to protect him, and the inspection became soy sauce.
Unwilling, the reporter called the police again to ask for an explanation of the results of the examination and expressed dissatisfaction with his inaction. Unexpectedly, the police not only did not respond, but instead scolded the reporter, insisting that he did not need to explain to him. This aroused the reporter's sense of justice, and he believed that the police had neglected their duties and become accomplices of the underworld forces. Only then did I realize that there is indeed a "protective umbrella" behind the bathing center, otherwise it would not be so arrogant.
Frustrated by the reporter's anger, he posted the video online, hoping to exert pressure with the power of public opinion. He believed that as long as it was exposed, strong public opinion would defeat the bathing center. However, to his great disappointment, the comment section was full of criticism, and the blame was placed on the reporter himself, believing that he was making news and stirring up trouble. This is another blow, and the journalist is mired in self-doubt, is he doing something wrong?
Just when the reporter was deeply disappointed, the leaders of the provincial department intervened in the matter and reversed the situation. The deputy director of the department severely criticized the ineffective work of the local police and demanded a thorough investigation of the "protective umbrella" behind the bathing center to the end. He did not directly support the journalist's actions, but pointed out that there were regulatory loopholes in the police. This made things take a turn for the better, and the forces behind the bathing center, which was originally a sluggling life, could not escape investigation.
This incident reflects some of the problems in the current society. The first is power rent-seeking. It has become an unhealthy trend for bathing centers to operate for a long time, not by normal business, but by using power relations to build a protection network. The second is that the supervision of the regulatory authorities is weak and there are loopholes. Routine inspections by the civilian police are mere formalities and do not really make a difference. Moreover, the imbalance in the field of public opinion is also worth paying attention to. Netizens did not target the illegal behavior of the bathing center, but the reporter who exposed this behavior, showing the possibility of moral decline.
Of course, we also need to be cautious. Did the journalist choose the right approach? His actions also involve disguise and privacy. Is he really motivated by public intentions, rather than blindly pursuing exposure? What is the dilemma facing the regulatory authorities? Should we also put ourselves in the shoes of others before blaming others? Prejudice in the field of public opinion is also inevitable, how should we look at it rationally?
The reflection significance of this incident is still very large. It reminds us not to look at one side of the problem and ignore the deeper causes. To build a sunny society, we need reason instead of antagonism, and we need honesty instead of abuse in the field of public opinion. Rent-seeking is rampant when power is unchecked. We need to continue to promote institutional reform, so that all industries can truly operate in accordance with the law, and power will check power. Only in this way can social fairness and justice be achieved.
As this incident demonstrates, public scrutiny and the power of public opinion are necessary to promote social progress. But supervision also requires rationality and procedure, and it is not possible to blame others without self-reflection. Journalists need to investigate through proper channels to make the evidence more persuasive, rather than making assertions based on video alone. Every voice in the field of public opinion must also uphold rationality, not be easily condemned, and must not become a breeding ground for confrontation.
When a journalist is suspected of fraud, the first thing to do is to set the record straight, not directly blame the commenter. When the public sees possible violations, the right thing to do is to report them in accordance with the law, rather than inciting antagonistic sentiments online. In the face of potentially corrupt regulators, what we need more is to establish standardized and effective reporting channels, rather than making personal attacks on individuals through online violence.
Only in this way can problems be more effectively exposed and resolved, and the sunshine of fairness and justice will shine more and more, washing away the stains on the dark corners of society. This requires the active role of public opinion, but it also requires the self-discipline and rationality of individual citizens, following the procedures of the rule of law, and building a society of mutual trust and understanding.