On the other hand, some singers have good looks, but no singing skills.

I agree that limiting the number of people who want to be singers is not practical.

But radio and TV stations and record companies should identify those who are truly talented and give them the opportunity to show what they can do.

There is favouritism in the music industry. This must come to an end. Then it would give talented singers a better chance to produce good music.

Jenny Chan, Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College

Drug-tainted stars are bad role models

I am wondering whether Canto-pop stars should promote the anti-drug message.

A recent drug scandal involving singers Jill Vidal and Kelvin Kwan Chor-yiu is bound to have a harmful effect on youngsters.

The pair took part in a government anti-drug campaign two years ago.

Besides, Canto-pop singer Deep Ng Ho-hong has been appointed an ambassador for a folk song contest to promote the anti-drug message to teenagers. He was convicted of drug possession five years ago.

In my opinion, Ng is not the right person to promote the message.

I agree we should give someone a chance and accept them if they are willing to correct their mistakes.

But I think Ng should put more effort into becoming an excellent singer rather than being an anti-drug ambassador.

In future, anti-drug ambassadors should be chosen more carefully.

They should be role models and convey a positive message to the teenagers.

Wong Man-na, Carmel Bunan Tong Memorial Secondary school

Learning from the misfortune of others

Recently, a young survivor of the Sichuan earthquake and two girls from underprivileged mainland families were invited by a charity group to visit Hong Kong.

This provided an opportunity for Hong Kong students to learn about life in mainland villages.

Most of our students do not treasure what they have. They throw away used clothes instead of donating them to needy families.

A lot of mainland children are so poor they cannot even attend school.

We should raise funds to help them.

I believe a little help can give hope to those who are suffering and make their lives a little easier.

Kwan Chi-wing, TWGHs Lui Yun Choy Memorial College

Tsunami children still suffering

I read Young Post frequently. My favourite section is 'Time Out' which has cartoons and games.

I read a page one article 'A voice for the mute', which appeared on March 10.

It was about children who lost their parents in the Asian tsunami, which killed more than 225,000 people.

Many of the children still have nightmares but they haven't received any counselling.

They live in shelters and orphanages, where conditions are far from acceptable.

And some children are not eligible for aid just because their parents are missing.

When I grow up, I hope to go to places like Thailand to help poor children.

I wish more people would help the needy.

Janice Chow, Diocesan Girls' Junior School