Humanity behind canine nature

     Dogs are everywhere around us, but who truly understands their nature? Many merely engage in deceptive speculation and misinterpretation. In reality, a dog's nature isn't wretched; it's gentle and loyal.

Last week, my dog ​​passed away for some unknown reason. Watching it lie on the ground, tears streaming down its face, biting its tongue, barely able to stand, my heart ached as if my fingers were being pulled apart. But what could I do? When it left me, I sat in a dark corner, secretly weeping. I recalled the days when it was with me—those were truly joyful. Every time I came home, it was always the first thing I saw. When I went to visit the neighbors, it would always lead the way. I deeply regret not being able to keep it. Today, I sat in the same spot reading, and I was stunned.

    We enjoy the hard-won life we ​​have; shouldn't we feel content? But why is society becoming increasingly complex? According to reports, at a company dinner, the leader was very easygoing and even brought two bottles of first-class wine. Everyone started chatting casually, about everything under the sun, both domestic and international, but the most discussed topic was the current state of cadre conduct. Some say, "This year they're really serious. Those caught in lavish parties, entertaining guests, and giving gifts will be dismissed first, then dealt with." Others say, "That's right. I know a deputy county head whose trunk was searched by the disciplinary committee at a highway tollbooth." Still others say, "The disciplinary committee has set up anti-corruption duty posts in the courtyards of various government offices. Who dares to give gifts in this climate? Even those who give and receive gifts have to think twice." Of course, some disagree, coming up with a lot of laughable methods. Since they can't give gifts in person, they secretly give shopping cards. Even more ridiculous, one leader said, "I could never spend all my phone credit in my lifetime." Compared to money, their behavior not only crosses the moral line, but their habits are even worse than a loyal dog.

    Whenever I can't sleep, I always think about what kind of human tragedy is unfolding outside. With the deepening of the anti-corruption campaign, many officials felt they had a very relaxed Spring Festival in 2014. Previously, it was difficult to refuse gifts, but now the Eight-Point Regulation can effectively prevent it; previously, one felt at ease only after giving a gift to a leader, but now it can be done with a clear conscience. However, even in the face of this general trend, there are counter-trends. Since openly giving gifts is no longer acceptable, some have even considered giving red envelopes (cash gifts) to the children of leaders. Giving red envelopes to children is a traditional custom of the Chinese nation, but in some people's eyes, it has taken on a different meaning. This reflects a lack of humanity; everyone is equal before the law, and no one should be allowed to disrupt social harmony. Recently, a media outlet published an article about anti-corruption efforts in the United States. The article stated that the value of corruption cases in American officialdom is generally not large, but the government often spares no expense to investigate them. For example, in the New Jersey corruption case, three mayors accepted bribes totaling only $45,000, but the FBI went undercover for 10 years, spending $2 million. From an economic perspective, this is extremely irrational behavior. However, from an anti-corruption perspective, "sparing no expense" is actually the lowest-cost option in terms of institutional costs. On the one hand, this guarantees the material foundation for anti-corruption work, enabling functional departments to maintain a high-pressure crackdown on corruption, making it difficult to detect. On the other hand, it also demonstrates an attitude and stance—regardless of the severity of the corruption or the value of the case, the bottom line cannot be crossed, and the government will never tolerate it. For officials in practice, this is undoubtedly a powerful psychological suggestion and warning.

    The dignity of life is not something that can be achieved passively, but rather requires a new, development-oriented mindset to change everything that hinders social progress. "A lie written in ink cannot cover up a fact written in blood."

    With the loss of humanity and the need for social change, where should we go? Should we be unrestrained and reckless, or merely mindless and indifferent? In fact, dog-like behavior is the true "humanity."