The people bear the brunt of it all!

(Baonghean) - - First the fish died, then floods swept away houses. Making a living and doing business is becoming increasingly difficult because of so many misfortunes, Mr. Chắt!

- Where did this misfortune come from, Nhieu?

- They say it's all up to fate!

On what basis did she come to that conclusion?

- Regarding the fish deaths in Hanoi and recently in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, the authorities have concluded that it was due to a sudden change in the water environment. The pH level suddenly increased.

- Was this suddenness caused by God?

- I can't answer that!

Despite the water level reaching the bicycle baskets (on the day Vinh City was flooded on October 15th), students patiently made their way to school through the rain.

- It's partly due to nature, but mostly due to humans. With one factory after another, and restaurants and hotels discharging waste directly into rivers, ponds, and lakes, it's no wonder the fish are dying!

- Why don't they just say it directly instead of beating around the bush about the sudden change in the environment, the increase in temperature at this time or that time, Chắt?

To be frank and honest, it's not easy!

- Or are you just going to get yourself into trouble?

- That's not entirely true. To be frank, it might just cause more trouble. People might come and destroy the factory. Or, if not, there could be lawsuits demanding compensation, which would be a burden for everyone involved!

But whoever causes the consequences must be held responsible!

- In theory, that's the case, but actually claiming justice is very complicated and troublesome. Therefore, those in positions of responsibility often hesitate and avoid the issue to prevent further complications. It's similar to the story of…

What's the matter now, Chắt?

- That flooding... It wasn't just due to heavy rain; the hydroelectric dam released water to protect the plant, causing one flood after another, resulting in such a massive flood. And then...

- And yet, nobody ever explained it clearly, right?

- To be honest, if the people in the central provinces demanded compensation, even selling the entire factory wouldn't be enough. So, they just blamed it on fate to keep the peace.

- It's peaceful, but not stable. A lifetime of hard work and savings can be wiped out in a major flood. How can things be stable?

- Let those who aren't okay be. As long as some people are okay, that's all that matters!

Hearing you say that breaks my heart. But that's the reality. Whatever anyone does, wherever they are, whether it's good or profitable, the people don't know, but if it causes harm, ultimately the people bear the brunt of it!

Confidant