13 April
I think there's almost more than 10 headlines and stories on SARS
today. Well, we know that the number of stories can only go up to a
certain limit, but there's no limit to the number of people who
will be down with SARS.
There were 3 articles that touched on human nature. One by Sumiko
Tan and the other two by former patients who has fought away
SARS.
People are starting to feel paranoid. In times of fear, people show
their true colours, be it their courage or their cowardice.
Who are we to say that nobody would not be afraid of SARS. We will
only be kidding ourselves.
It is precisely during this time that we should be brave and look
at life more positively.
The ugliness of human nature has made us looked at people in a new
light.
We can see people chiding and shurning nurses and doctors. Fellow
taxi drivers making annoying calls to the driver who ferried one of
the victim. Kiasi people flocking to medicine halls to buy up all
medicines they thought would be anti-sars.
Of course, there are genuine people out there who cares for others.
Some employers are buying more vitamins for their workers
too.
Sumiko Tan admitted that she was afraid to die. But who doesn't?
I'm afraid too.
What we can do now is just to be a little considerate and a little
bit responsible. Those who are fighting and helping in fighting the
virus don't deserve our discrimination at this time.