The traffic light came on, and an 82-year-old man staggered forward only to see him suddenly fall in the middle of the road. The traffic was weaving, and although the old man was there, none of the passing cars stopped. What's even more incredible is that the surrounding pedestrians also avoided it, as if they regarded the old man as a barricade.
This outrageous scene was filmed by passers-by and went viral. Watching the video, people were all shocked: How could such an unsightly and cold scene occur in this ancient oriental civilization that once amazed the world? Isn't it the greatest blasphemy against human nature for an old man who has no power to be left out on the street like a fallen leaf blown away by the wind?
It wasn't until a young man in a firefighter suit appeared that he used his clothes to shield the old man from the cold wind and dialed the 120 emergency number, which finally brought this tragedy to an end. But such a low-level mistake should not be repeated in a civilized society, and what abyss does it indicate for our morality?
After watching this video, the first reaction of the majority of netizens was: Is this really what a civilized society should do? Is it true that "ignoring people" has become an unspoken rule for people to treat the weak?
Since ancient times, China has had the traditional virtue of "the old and the old". However, this news article completely ignores this. In a highly modern city, it is sad that even the most basic human care and compassion are not revealed.
Some people believe that this is caused by the accelerated pace of work and life in modern society and the alienation between people. But in any case, this is not an excuse. In the face of an old man who has fallen, even if it is just a phone call for help, it is better than completely ignoring him, right?
There are also speculations that the onlookers are worried that after saving the elderly, they will "save people and suffer from them". In recent years, there have indeed been many cases of people being accused of refuting people, which makes people vigilant. But even so, do we have to risk the lives of the elderly? Is it really more noble to get into trouble blindly than to lose one's life in vain?
No, it should never be! Every old man was a young person, and he should be cared for and helped by those around him when he was in need. Otherwise, our society will gradually move towards indifference and ruthlessness, and humanity will lose its brilliance.
Fortunately, despite the suffocation of those pedestrians who turned a blind eye, there was still the enthusiastic firefighter who stepped forward and defended the last shred of warmth in the world with practical actions.
His actions once again proved that the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation have not been completely lost, and as long as someone is willing to pick them up and persist, they will never disappear. But what more needs to be done to get more people to pay attention to this?
First and foremost, we should start with education and cultivate empathy and benevolence in children from an early age. Let them understand that they may also be old in the future, and they will need the understanding and help of others at that time.
At the same time, everyone must have the courage to stand up and have more courage to speak up in life. Don't let the immediate pros and cons completely override human nature, or you will end up losing your way.
In addition, the improvement of the law is also an important focus. The righteous should not be bullied into the position of the punisher, but should be given the rights and protection they deserve, so that the society can be filled with more positive energy.
Finally, it is necessary to let people with lofty ideals from all walks of life work together to convey the righteousness of the world in society. Starting with entertainment film and television works, we will vigorously promote positive values and let more people awaken benevolence from their hearts.
Only when everyone attaches importance to it can we truly eliminate the haze of "not daring to ignore" and let the light of humanity shine into everyone's heart again. Otherwise, the next time you see an elderly person falling on the street, will you still turn a blind eye?
Looking back on that video, it is not difficult to imagine how frightened and helpless the old man who fell down was at that time. A kind help could have saved him from danger, but the people around him were so hesitant that they left him behind. Just imagine, if a vehicle lost control and hit the old man at that time, it would be so miserable!
This is reminiscent of another disturbing incident: once upon a time, there were also elderly people who were lost on the streets, and because of the indifference of the people around them, they suffered the fate of abduction and victimization.
Therefore, we should no longer ignore the idea of the weak falling on the street. Love and empathy are the surest remedies for saving others from danger. As long as you are willing to lend a hand, you can make the world more warm.
May our society henceforth be free from indifference, and that everyone will have compassion and goodwill. Let "saving people but being harmed" become a thing of the past, and the brilliance of humanity will always reside in everyone's heart.