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SCMP Reporter

The forgotten art  of forgiveness 
 'Why does she always ask me to help her?' 'Why am I always the one who is to blame?' 'Why did she push me?' 
Complaints are more common these days, and 'why' seems to be the favourite word of those who like to grumble. These moaners include not only students, but also workers and those who just stay at home.
We complain about what we have to do and what others don't have to do. We complain if others accidentally hurt us, even if we don't suffer any pain.
Did we use to hear so many complaints? Once, people were more polite. They wouldn't care if they had a heavy workload, or if someone pushed past them. There are so many more moans and grumbles nowadays because people have forgotten how to forgive others and be thoughtful.
From now on, we should all try to put ourselves in each other's shoes. Then I'm sure there would be  fewer complaints and more laughter.
Yan Lau, Heep Yunn School  
Post-80s generation on the wrong track
Recently, the 'post-80s' generation has been in the news a lot. They are at the forefront of protests against the high-speed rail link project. They feel neglected by society and feel they have very little impact on the world around them. 
However, I cannot agree with their way of voicing their dissatisfaction.
The protesters could have written letters to the government, asking to meet officials. This way they could have avoided clashes with the police.
And the high-speed rail link project shouldn't be used simply as an opportunity to voice their disappointments. Even if they are frustrated, they ought to evaluate the project properly. Their actions may affect all Hongkongers, not just their generation.
In my view, the high-speed rail link project should not be approved before there has been proper public consultation. 
The difference between those who support the scheme and the 'post-80s' generation is that one side believes the project will improve the transport network, while the other believes the cost of building the high-speed rail link project is too high.
I think the protesters should spend less energy complaining and more on making positive suggestions. And I think the details of the rail project should be made clear to the public.
Mabel Cheung,  Leung Shek Chee College   
Disneyland is  taking us for a ride 
The HK$4.4 billion loss made by Hong Kong Disneyland  reveals a failure of management. 
Although a lot of people have fun  at Disneyland,  this loss is too high. Even the number of jobs the theme park creates does not make up for the huge losses by the government. 
Increasing the entrance fee will only result in fewer people visiting the park. 
And once Shanghai Disneyland has opened, many visitors from the mainland will visit there instead.
The only way to make Hong Kong Disneyland profitable is by creating new attractions. This will boost visitor numbers.
Lai On-yan,  Carmel Secondary School  
Milk scandal taints nation's reputation
 I am shocked and disappointed at the news that local food safety authorities on the mainland have failed to destroy stocks of melamine-tainted milk power.
Contaminated food can seriously damage people's health, and these kinds of incidents have happened many times before. 
The central government's food safety watchdog has warned of harsh penalties for companies using tainted milk, and two offenders have already been executed for adding melamine to low-quality milk.
Money is important but it cannot buy everything. I  urge those traders who have been tempted to think again. 
Queenie Chan Sin-ting,  Christian Alliance S.C. Chan Memorial School



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