Don't let good people be held back.

(Baonghean) - Chiến dịch trả lại công năng vỉa hè là dành cho người đi bộ chứ không phải là nơi buôn bán ở thành phố Hồ Chí Minh khởi phát từ sự “xuống đường” chỉ đạo một cách quyết liệt, cụ thể của ông Phó Chủ tịch UBND quận 1 vẫn tiếp tục diễn ra. Nhưng xung quanh việc này đã bắt đầu có những động thái mới không thể xem thường.

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Thoạt đầu, trên các diễn đàn xã hội và một số trang báo mạng đặt vấn đề là “chiến dịch giành lại vỉa hè đang đi hơi quá đà”. Một luật sư đã lên tiếng trên báo cho là “cách làm của quận 1 đang đi quá giới hạn” bởi việc xử lý các hành vi lấn chiếm vỉa hè phải được điều chỉnh bởi Luật Xử lý vi phạm hành chính. Để tiến hành bước cưỡng chế thì quận phải thực hiện đúng trình tự thủ tục như Luật quy định.

Phó Chủ tịch UBND quận 1 Đoàn Ngọc Hải trực tiếp tham gia chỉ đạo các lực lượng chức năng kiểm tra, xử phạt các hành vi vi phạm lấn chiếm lòng, lề đường. Ảnh: Mạnh Linh/TTXVN

First, a report must be filed against the person engaging in illegal construction, followed by a penalty decision. Alternatively, if the penalty period has expired, a decision must be made to restore the original state and compel the person engaging in illegal construction to dismantle the structure. Only if they fail to dismantle it will a coercive demolition order be issued. The cost of the coercive demolition will be borne by the person who committed the violation...

Then, a representative from a newspaper sent a very "impolite" letter demanding an interview to clarify whether the Vice Chairman of the District 1 People's Committee was using expensive watches and phones (although it was not definitively confirmed). Another newspaper, considered reputable in the city, published an article questioning whether "officials" are allowed to be extravagant, subtly bringing up the alleged expensive watch and phone, but with the intention of targeting someone who is diligently and wholeheartedly fulfilling their duties.

Following this, several people claiming to be owners of street vendors gathered in front of the District 1 People's Committee to protest the actions of the "deputy district head," arguing that it had "destroyed their livelihoods"... Some others, some with considerable influence, for reasons unknown, also voiced their opinions, making veiled comments. With things like this, how many people will still be enthusiastic and dedicated to doing good deeds?

Illustrative image, source: Internet

The true motives of those who write articles, speak out, or gather to protest are not difficult to guess, as they can only stem from two things: fame and fortune. The question here is why someone who is working hard for the good of the community is not receiving the full support of everyone? Is it possible that a certain group of people are worried that a thorough crackdown on sidewalk encroachment will inspire others to follow suit, or perhaps force those who are waiting or hesitating to become more proactive and decisive?

This would severely impact the highly profitable "street economy," diminishing the interests of certain groups. Therefore, people are starting to retaliate, trying every way to "cool down" the actions of the "deputy district chief." It's also possible that someone simply doesn't want others to become more prominent than themselves and is trying to obstruct the process. While somewhat suspicious, it's also possible that malicious forces are using this incident to incite those affected to gather and protest, aiming to destabilize society through street protests...

Regardless of the reason, we must all agree that good people doing good deeds must be supported and protected to the very end. The people and authorities in Ho Chi Minh City in particular, and the whole country in general, need to be extremely vigilant and cautious against the aforementioned deceitful behaviors and rhetoric, and take strong measures to ensure that no one can hinder good people from doing good.

Duy Huong