This week's debate topic derives from recent news about a foreign e-bike rider reacted violently to Chinese traffic police officers triggers a heated debate. Should we treat foreigners differently when it comes to violation of rules, regulations, and laws?
Some would argue as the adage goes - treat others as you would expect them to treat you, especially when you're in a foreign country and possibly in need of assistance. Plus, foreigners are guests in our country and the way we treat a foreigner says more about us than the other person. Therefore, foreigners should be granted certain preferential treatment, even legal immunity. In contrast, some others think law is law. It is applicable to all local residents, regardless of their nationalities. What's your opinion?
This Saturday, we will hold a debate on this controversial issue and hopefully to form some clearer understanding of tolerance regarding foreign visitors and residents.
近日，在福州街头，一名违反电动车驾驶规范的外籍男子与执法民警产生了冲突。对于外籍人士的违法行为我们应该一视同仁还是宽容以待呢？一种观点认为外国人士对当地的法律法规不够了解，本地人应该多给予帮助与谅解，将心比心，如果我们出国在外，也希望能够获得当地人的宽容对待。同时，中国是礼仪之邦，宽容待客能体现一个大国的气度。而另一种观点则坚持法律面前，人人平等，任何人都不应该享有特权。本周末我们将就这一话题展开辩论，欢迎你来参与分享！
Date: 13/07/2019 19:30-21:00
Attendees: 19 Nanxian, Janny, Vincent, Tony, Michael, Benjamin, Dragon, Mark, Jingru, Joan, Jian Chen+1, Amy, Lin Cai, Eric, Cheryl, Jing Chen, Ryan
Archive files: 5 photos, 1 video
Minutes taken by Janny
