Bad guys have "done business" right on people's patriotism.

In recent days, local authorities have arrested many people who showed signs of inciting crowds and illegally gathering to express disagreement with draft laws being discussed at the National Assembly.

Professor Hoang Chi Bao - former member of the Central Theoretical Council said that gathering large crowds, taking to the streets to protest, causing traffic jams, and even destroying government headquarters is a regrettable incident.

Professor Hoang Chi Bao.

Timely information is needed so that people are not drawn into spontaneous events.

Those involved in this incident also did not fully understand the information, were easily confused between truth and falsehood, were incited and provoked by bad people, and were even lured by demagogic words, leading to destabilizing actions. This has affected the reputation of the Party and the State, and deeply affected the lives of the people.

The unfortunate incident has occurred and the relevant authorities have taken timely measures to resolve it. Most clearly, the National Assembly has suspended the adoption of the Law on Special Administrative-Economic Units of Van Don, Bac Van Phong and Phu Quoc to postpone it to the next session, to continue to think more thoroughly, consult more experts and consider all factors in the adoption of a law project related to the socio-economic development of the country and also related to the lives of the people.

According to Professor Hoang Chi Bao, from the incident that happened in Binh Thuan or some other localities, we need to learn from many aspects. Through the incident, it is also clear that if localities are timely, sensitive, and have flexible responses to maintain stability by promptly informing the people, including propaganda, education, and mobilization measures to prevent people from being drawn into such spontaneous events, they will inadvertently violate the law.

“Obviously, the information factor is very important, information must be communicated from top to bottom, especially at the local level. Local leaders and managers must have a strategic vision and must promptly inform the people, provide guidance on positive actions; prevent and stop negative actions, mob mentality, and psychological impacts, especially on the young. These are also lessons to be learned,” said Professor Hoang Chi Bao.

The story of inciting disturbances in some localities in the past also shows that the story of democracy always has long-term value. During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always paid attention to the issue of receiving people, solving the daily needs and interests of the people at the grassroots level, and at the same time paid great attention to the issue of education, propaganda and encouragement so that the people could clearly understand the truth.

“Through the recent incident, what we must focus on is to return to the very basic lessons of democracy, including the issue of receiving people, to inform people, including answering questions accurately and transparently. Whatever is reasonable for the people and can be done within our authority and responsibility must be resolved immediately for the people. This is the most positive measure to maintain political and social stability, satisfying people's demands within the framework of the law" - said the former member of the Central Theoretical Council.

Bad guys have "done business" right on people's patriotism.

Patriotism is a very noble quality, a spiritual value. People express their patriotism but must understand, be enlightened and any action, big or small, must be placed within the law.

The second riot in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan was quickly quelled thanks to the support of the Ministry of Public Security.

Looking at the recent mass gatherings and disturbances, especially the vandalism of government offices in Binh Thuan, it shows that the patriotism of the people has been exploited by bad guys, or in other words, they have "done business" right on the sincere patriotism of the people.

Having closely followed the handling of hot spots in recent days by the authorities, Professor Hoang Chi Bao said that it is necessary to seriously learn from experience by strengthening legal education for people, especially the young, and at the same time, always focus on managing society scientifically, strictly, and in accordance with the law; at the same time, differentiate those who, due to lack of knowledge, lack of information, and limited qualifications, commit wrongdoings from bad guys who are leaders and instigators and saboteurs. "We must use the law to severely punish bad guys and those who violate the law," he emphasized.

President Ho Chi Minh affirmed: "Our people have a passionate love for the country. That is our precious tradition". That is the quintessence and character of the Vietnamese people. Therefore, we must put that patriotic value and true national consciousness into the work of building the country, maintaining political stability to promote the healthy development of innovation, achieving the goal that the Party has determined "rich people, strong country, fair, democratic and civilized society". That is the best and most worthy expression of the patriotism of every citizen, regardless of position, age, or gender.

Patriotism must always be a noble spiritual motivation that each person needs to preserve, promote and never let bad people take advantage of it to do things that are almost against the Fatherland and the people.

Hostile forces always find ways to incite, delude, and deceive people, even by sophisticated means such as providing fake information, money, and material. If people, especially the young generation, are not alert and clear-headed enough, they can easily become puppets, a tool in the hands of bad guys against themselves without knowing it.

According to Professor Hoang Chi Bao, to avoid similar unfortunate incidents, it is also necessary to educate self-respect, honor, legal awareness, national awareness and "always remember that patriotism means doing what is beneficial to the country and the people. If we do something wrong, we must be alert to prevent and fight against it"./.