What does the Kailu "grass destruction and reclamation" incident reflect?
Recently, a "grass destruction and reclamation" incident in Kailu County, Inner Mongolia has aroused heated discussions, and its twists and turns and bizarre events have reflected many social diseases worthy of our deep thought.
Who's "going against the grain"?
At the beginning, everyone's spearhead was pointed at local cadre Ji Yunhao's "disregard for the rule of law" and "violent law enforcement". Many netizens condemned its barbaric practice of "stopping farming" as a serious violation of the rights and interests of farmers. However, as more inside information was revealed, the focus of the incident began to shift subtly - the pair of "contracting brothers" Zhang Wenlin and Zhang Wenzhu from other places were revealed to be crazy in the early years of large-scale reclamation of thousands of acres of grassland, not environmental heroes, but wanton destruction of ecology in order to make huge profits!
This reflects a realistic dilemma: environmental protection and development are twin contradictions. Development is a priority, but if it is developed at the expense of the environment, it will inevitably leave a heavy ecological price for future generations. Development can only be truly sustainable if it is balanced between the two.
The land contract system encourages laziness
A closer look at this incident reveals another hidden danger that makes people think deeply: Is the benefits of contracting long-term low-priced land more beneficial than disadvantages, or the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Needless to say, there are institutional loopholes in the land contract system itself. In order to motivate farmers to work hard, the state policy has allowed long-term land contracts at low prices. However, when peasant households occupy thousands of mu of land for a long time at a low price of a few yuan per mu, the long-term low price will inevitably induce the psychology of "making money" -- since they occupy such a large piece of land for nothing, why not desperately reclaim and renovate and "squeeze dry" to make a profit? It is expected that they will deviate from environmental protection.
This requires policymakers to weigh the pros and cons at the policy design level to prevent problems before they occur. It may be possible to explore a dividend mechanism, so that contractors and the state can form a "community of interests", so that they can also benefit from environmental protection, so as to restrain the motivation for improper speculation.
Law enforcement lacks human warmth
Of course, the grassroots law enforcement personnel in this incident also clearly lack the concept of humanity. The simple, crude and unreasonable method of "strong law enforcement" is too extreme and hasty, and thus puts the peasants in opposition.
Just imagine, what kind of effort and sweat it takes to plough in spring and summer, harvest in autumn and hide in winter throughout the year? And how much of a blow should the contractors have to deal a psychological blow when they see that their hard work has been wasted in this way? Blindly relying on coercive means has not only intensified the antagonistic feelings between the cadres and the masses, but also laid the root of more contradictions in the future.
Grassroots law enforcement units should learn lessons, change their concepts, and abide by the spirit of the rule of law, while also embodying humane and humanistic care. Even if it is illegal, it should be gradual and patient persuasion, rather than rashly "cutting off children and grandchildren" style of "killing one and making an example".
There is always a better way out
In the final analysis, this dispute is actually a concentrated embodiment of the conflict between the distribution of interests and the concept of development. However, this does not mean that there is no solution to the contradictions, the key lies in whether all parties use enough patience, wisdom and sincerity to find a win-win outlet.
As a matter of fact, the two sides can temporarily "put out the pressure" and engage in sincere dialogue and consultation in the spirit of mutual understanding and mutual benefit. Whether it is weighed from the perspective of economic interests, environmental protection requirements, or humanistic care, there will inevitably be a compromise solution, which can meet the reasonable demands of both parties to a certain extent.
In my humble opinion, in order to maintain harmony and stability at the grassroots level, the key is to take root among the masses and serve the people with heart, affection, and love. Only by throwing ourselves down, genuinely blending in with the people, and experiencing their sufferings and needs, can the gap between you and me continue to narrow, and the actions of law enforcers can be close to the hearts of the people and win understanding. The best way to resolve contradictions is to seek the greatest common divisor of interests through dialogue, exchange of positions, and mutual understanding.
There will always be contradictions and differences in society, but it is not the end of the world. The key lies in whether we use enough tolerance, goodwill and wisdom to resolve them with reconciliation and goodwill, and work together to build a harmonious society and create a better tomorrow.
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