In Singapore, i admit im not so bothered by world news.
Probably just reading Yahoo news updates
and discussing at times with friends/colleagues.
Strangely, i became more into news here
because i have more free time,
is becoming 'closer to home' than before,
or because we dont have kids to waste discussions on
and get to discuss all the issues with the husband/ friends.
And i think france has been having so many issues,
it creates endless discussions and topics.
The most common topic will be about the migrants or terrorists.
Although at times i wish it can be view as separates,
its hard to see the distinction at times.
For eg, the burkinis ban in France beaches,
i feel sad to see how bans are used to solvethe matter
when there is definitely more details to be look into.
I know Singapore is famous for its bans and fines,
but we hadnt done ban like this
because of our multi-racial population.
im still shocked by this ban,
at least people around me are feeling the same
im glad that we are all on the same side to agree
that it wasnt the best decision made.
Especially if the decision was to reduce the possibility of terrorists,
or to promote integration in France.
Next, is the growing numbers of migrants.
Husband and i watched a documentary on the infamous 'jungle calais',
where many migrants are living there
without adequate resources, eg proper water facilities,
risking their lives to smuggle themselves into UK
by stopping transportation trucks in really dangerous way
that also risk lives of truck drivers.
And not forgetting the lives of local are affected too.
I am sad to know that they are planning to spend millions
to build a wall along the highway to reduce the smuggling,
yet not using the money to build more facilities for the migrants.
Yes, the migrants are not interested to stay in France,
but i think if there are more resources to help them for now,
there will be less clashes between the locals and them,
and at least it will be a temporary solution
than waiting for the perfect solution to end all!
Amidst of all these,
the fear of terrorist attacks has been the hardest to ignore.
I think most people are like us,
trying our best to go on with daily lives,
and not to be crippled by fear
but is definitely harder to do so in real.
Recently, after work,
i was waiting for my train home
and there was a delay that it took about 15mins wait.
Normally, train comes in about 10mins max.
After i board the train;
i managed to find a seat and started playing candy crush.
There was a french lady A sitting opposite me,
a man beside her,
and a french lady B beside me.
After the man exited the train,
Lady A realised the man had left his bag behind,
and to make matters worse,
it was a big sports bag!
Lady A announced that she should alert about the bag
which would stopped the train,
and probably takes another hour before the train service resumes.
So, she informed everyone that she is not doing so,
and decided to change cabin at the next stop
and hope she will make it to her station before the train will be stopped.
Then, she left.
While many people started to think aloud about what to do,
most people like me prefer that all will be well till our station.
Lady B decided that she would check the bag,
while everyone is thinking that she is brave,
i realised that im sitting inside
and wouldnt be able to run if she really found something in the bag.
Luckily, it seems that its really a normal sports bag with shoes etcs.
Well, there could still be something hidden.
I think most people like me,
would just leave the bag where it is after opening it,
which would end up affecting the train services
when the bag would be found by another passenger later on.
Lady B was reaching her stop and she did an amazing thing,
she told everyone that she is alighting
and she would bring the bag with her to the control station!
Everyone was so amazed by her bravery and kindness to do so,
a part of me feels ashamed that im not like her.
But is so hard to know what is the best decision to do
at the moment of the time!
Husband and i had a similar incident of bag.
We board the train and after a passenger left,
she left a shopping bag.
While everyone was thinking aloud about what to do,
a brave lady opened up the bag
and announced to everyone that is just full of smelly diapers!
Well, still was a good news!
Its strange that everyday we make different decisions
based on our past, experiences and personality,
but decisions like these are really hard to be made...
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