Man dies for money, and birds die for food. In the interweaving of money and power, we have to think about a question: can a high salary really support the incorruptible?
In this materialistic society, money seems to be the standard by which everything is measured. As a result, some people have put forward the idea that giving officials high salaries will keep them away from corruption. However, is this really the case?
We might as well look to the long river of history to find the answer. During the distant Tang Dynasty, officials were paid lavishly, but corruption was rampant. At that time, there was a saying that "three years of Qing Governor's Mansion, 100,000 snowflakes of silver", which shows that high salaries have not effectively curbed corruption. Looking at modern society, although some countries and regions have implemented policies of high salaries and low salaries, the effects are very different. For example, Singapore's high-wage and incorruptible policies have achieved some results, while the Philippines and other places are still mired in corruption.
High salary, but behind the seemingly simple logic is a complex human nature. Money is undoubtedly tempting, but when a person's desire for power surpasses the pursuit of money, how much of a restraint can a high salary play? "Greed is part of human nature, but it's not the whole story. We cannot simply equate high salaries with incorruptibility.
So, how can we truly achieve clean politics? Obviously, the answer is not something that can be solved by a single high-wage pension. We need to start from the system, law, ethics and other aspects to form a complete set of anti-corruption and clean government system. Only when we establish a fair, transparent and efficient political system can we truly achieve the goal of clean politics.
In addition, we also need to strengthen moral education and cultivate correct values in children from an early age. After all, honesty is not only a system requirement, but also an inner consciousness. We should remember the wisdom of the ancients: "A gentleman is cautious." "Only when we establish the awe and pursuit of integrity from the bottom of our hearts can we truly achieve integrity and self-discipline.
On this issue, we must not blindly believe in the magic of high salaries, but should delve into the essence of the problem. High salaries may reduce the incidence of corruption to some extent, but it is by no means a foolproof solution. We need to use a combination of tools to create a clean and just social environment.
Of course, we can't deny the appeal of a high salary for some people. After all, in real life, the phenomenon of "people dying for money" is not uncommon. But that doesn't mean that a high salary is a panacea for everything. We should see the complexity and multifaceted behind high salaries.
On this issue, we need more rational thinking and in-depth discussion. We should not just stay at the superficial controversy, but should dig deep into the pros and cons of the policy of high salaries and pensions and the deep-seated reasons behind them, while discussing the issue of high salaries and pensions, we must not ignore those officials who are silently dedicated, honest and self-disciplined, they use their own actions to interpret what is the real integrity, they are the backbone and hope of our society.
So, what do readers think of this issue? Do you think it is feasible to pay high salaries and live incorruptibles? Welcome to leave a message to discuss, let us contribute more thinking and strength to this society!