Issue: November 10, 2008 (Archive)

Friday, September 10, 2010

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Why Superman goes to bed wearing Obama pajamas
For months, I have been intrigued by the list of stunning achievements attributed to Barack Obama.

Balancing act on land use
Regarding the school extension, it is undeniable that there is sometimes truly a need for an extra piece of land. However, a comparison between the significance of land usage is needed. If the argument were whether to develop a commercial high-rise building or to have a school extension, I am sure the latter would prevail. Unfortunately, the proposed plan is to topple 39 urban-parkland trees for a school extension, which is unacceptable. Weighing up the importance of a larger area for education against the valuable natural features of Kowloon Park, environmental protection should definitely come first.

Balance needed on environment
*Note start required*Trees in Kowloon Park will soon meet their fate if the school extension plan doesn't change. A budget of around HK$80.7 million is being invested in the extension for the good of education. Building an extension benefits students; however, sacrificing our trees will do irreversible damage to the environment.

Number's up on tree cuts
Cutting trees again. ("Outrage at plan to topple parkland trees," The Standard, October 27). I am also outraged. In this plan, at least 39 trees in Kowloon Park will be felled for a school extension. Maybe 39 sounds a small number, but when we compare it with the total number of trees in urban areas, we will find 39 is quite a big portion.

Government sets bad example for youth
Do people remove the only oasis from the Sahara Desert? The answer is apparent. Nevertheless, the Hong Kong Government still manages to get the answer wrong. Few people advocate the clearing of land in Kowloon Park for a school extension judging by the commotion aroused after news of the move broke.

Patten has a reason for disappointment
Over the years, I have watched with a peculiar mix of bitterness and fascination as US presidential election campaigns unfolded. I've never failed to be impressed by the level of anticipation, enthusiasm and excitement that Americans home and abroad show.

Dear Uncle, why can't male columnists be agony aunts?
Your humble narrator was thrilled to be invited to be the humor columnist for Reader's Digest.

How many jokers do you need to change a light bulb?
Corruption investigators in Bangladesh recently uncovered a case in which 122 workers were paid to fix a single toilet.

Teenagers, think twice
As a secondary school student, I am writing about the attitude of teenagers toward sex.

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