I read with interest about the decline in the number of sex tourists visiting the island of Batam in the newspapers. It took a change in the Penal Code to bring about a change in the mindset of the people. A change that had a stiffer penalty-instilling a fear that caused a reaction. Isn't that how modern society operates? We don't see change as relevant, or morals as relevant UNLESS a penalty is imposed. It is sad isn't? When will we realize that values are not dependent on the extent of freedom given? Values are instristic and they form the DNA of our very belief system. We should not wait for a higher authority to exert force before we change. If our value system is morally right, then our conscience would alert us to the value judgement of our actions. As parents and adults, it is our responsibility to teach, to instruct the young in knowing and weighing the value systems adopted. We should be a sounding board; a mirror that reflects.
SELAH
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My fren, i wish e human condition were so pure as to b capable of teachin...but i dun believe it is..sadli..we can get into e heart of human sufferin thru compassion as Nouwen says in The Wounded Healer..but we can't get man out of e heart of human sufferin n evil..dats where fear comes in..anywae, i'm back frm e upside-down country..when would u b free for coffee mr counselor? ;)
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