Simon WorldEast meets WesternerRidiculous editorial d'jour- January 18, 2008 Not many bother to read the SCMP's editorials and with good reason. Today's one on speed guns has a couple of gems:Speeding is not the most serious traffic offence. But as it puts lives at risk, police have to do their utmost to prevent it.Can the SCMP list for us the seriousness of traffic offences in order I assume jaywalking is nearer the bottom, driving fast into a crowd near the top, but the order in the middle is vague. Is speeding better or worse than not wearing seat belts Or broken...http://simonworld.mu.nu/archives/252357.php Hong Kong's clean air solution- January 3, 2008 The winter monsoon has brought both cooler weather and clearer skies to Hong Kong this past week. It is commonly accepted the air quality in this city is getting worse...and the clearer skies have shown how beautiful the city can be if only the government would seriously address the issue of pollution. At the same time the NPC has decided that 2017 and 2020 Hong Kong might be ready for universal suffrage in votes for the Chief Executive and Legco...but there's no chance for 2012. The carrot...http://simonworld.mu.nu/archives/250894.php |