I AM concerned about the moral turpitude of many young people, who reach a low point in their lives, through the pursuit of some activity for recreational purposes.
Without a doubt, a significant factor that contributes to how one's character is moulded is the moral quality of the environment which one inhabits.
Thus, it is imperative that something be done about the current state of decadence that our young people encounter every day of their lives.
One particular area I would like to address is with regard to the obvious lack of supervision and regulation in the numerous video game centres which are found all over Hong Kong. As a frequent patron of these amusement centres myself, I feel that my assessment of the extent of degradation present in these premises is an accurate one. More often than not, these facilities are absolutely filthy, dilapidated, and located in extremely confined areas that would probably violate every safety regulation in force.
Furthermore, the air in these places is invariably contaminated by a dense layer of cigarette smoke that results from around 50 people all smoking at once in a poorly ventilated basement.
On top of all the alarming health hazards, there is also the grave problem of 'gang activities' that is indigenous to Hong Kong.