Below are some
essays that I wrote in the past two years which...well, let's just say
they got pretty good marks. However, reading them again today disturbs
me a bit because I feel that I could've done a much better job of it(cocky,
cocky JJ).
But for the sake of originality and retaining the sentimental value I have
for these essays(and to avoid the trouble of editing!), I decided to present
them here as they were, no editing, corrections, etc.
Contents in no particular
order(or maybe in order of length) :
The Pleasures of Eating
Does man eat to live or live to eat? Well,
personally I feel that for those who can afford good restaurants, there's
a tendency to agree with the latter. Of course, such an idea is only temporary
as it is obvious that there are definitely more important things in life
than eating. However, since eating food is necessary for survival, why
not eat delicious food?
In today's modern world thousands of dishes
may be found ranging from the infamous 'Junk food' to the most sophisticated
of cuisines. Each country has a different variety of food to offer. Often,
we hear the food preferances of individuals, some prefer Chinese food or
French cuisines and others opt for McDonald's.
Indeed there are many pleasures derived from eating. However, the quality
of the food must be taken into consideration as this generally affects
the bodily condition of the consumers. 'Junk food' is a very appropriate
name given food which has no nutritional value, is quite high in calories
and worst of all, fattening. The intake of wrong foods causes various disorders
in the body such as obesity, other digestive disorders and heart problems
too. It's unfortunate that most people today judge the quality of food
from taste alone rather than its nutritious content.
Anyway, even 'junk food' to some extent is fine. In fact, in many ways,
it is quite practical. At present, the 'rush-hour' is quite common to see
on weekdays. For office employees who have a very limited lunch break,
'junk food' joints such as KFC, McDonald's, Swensen's and so on may be
the best and only alternative as these food are quickly served(fast food!)
and very affordable.
Note
: This composition wasn't completed due to lack of time...but like I said,
I don't feel like editing!
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A Frightening
Occasion
It was a sunny Friday afternoon, in a few
moments my Karate examination would start. I was sitting with some of my
friends in the vast parking lot where the examination would be held. We
were chatting about the moves we would demonstrate and how we would try
do our best. In the parking lot, we weren't alone, there were perhaps some
other twenty or thirty participants.
A few minutes later, the instructor came and told us to line up. Within
seconds, the parking lot was filled with people dressed in Karategis(uniforms).
Some other instructors also showed up at about the same time. Among them
was my teacher. As he approached me, he said, "Just relax and you'll do
fine.". I wasn't too sure about that.
Finally, all the instructors gathered at front and the examination began.
We started warming up and did some preliminary movements. Some time later,
we were separated into groups according to our belts. I was holding a blue
belt at that time. At this very moment, my heart began pounding. As I walked
to a corner of the parking space with a group of unfamiliar participants,
I prayed to God to help me. Cold sweat started coming out of the pores
of my skin.
As soon as we had lined up, a tall, dark-complexioned man came. He was
to be our examiner. His sturdy look caused a chill to run down my spine.
I began wondering what my fate would be if he caught me doing some move
wrong. I was sweating even before I even began the movements. We started
off with some kicks which I didn't have any trouble doing.
Then we started the more advanced movements such as a series of kicks and
punches, jumps and so on. Although I managed to do them, however at certain
times, perhaps because of nervousness, whenever the instructor came by
me, I tripped and fell on my back. Naturally, he told me to do push-ups!
Despite all those, I got through the examination without much difficulty.
To be truthful, I was quite satisfied with my self. But then came the 'kumite'(sparring
or bout). Here, two opponents would face each other and apply the techniques
practiced earlier on each other. Although rules strictly said that contact
should be semi and full power is not to be used, further, no hitting to
vital parts i.e. below the navel and face but there are always chances
of accidents!
My heart began to beat faster and faster, I could almost cry out, "There's
no way I'm gonna continue this exam!", yet my ego prevented me from doing
so. Then came the moment of decision - I was chosen and my opponent slightly
larger than me but his build was scary. Finally, the instructor told us
the rules and shouted, "Kumite...kamosambo(never could get that word!)...
Jime!" which basically means start. We started moving, circling each other,
trying to block and tackle each others moves. All this time I felt like
surrendering but when I saw my instructor looking at me, I knew it was
wise not to do that. Anyway, the circling, anticipating, etc. went on for
some time, but then...suddenly I heard a loud thud.
At first, I could not understand it, but looking at the reaction of the
other participants and catching hold of myself, I found out that I had
been swept off my feet(literally swept off not that girl-boy-fall-in-love
sweep) by a devastating kick. But my pride hurt a lot more than my sprained
ankle. I sat there staring around for a while, confused, alone...
Whether I passed the exams or not, I didn't know then. Yet one thing's
for sure, I never felt such great fear of being hit again after that incident.
Perhaps, it was for my own good, who knows?
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My Idea of Beauty
Beauty - in my view - depends on the taste of the person who perceives
it. Therefore, it does not solley depend on what a person or a masterpiece
is trying to express through its form. Beauty itself is expressed through
forms like people, articles such as paintings, statues, designs and others.
Each of these have their own personal trait or charasteristic which it
tries to express. However, something considered beautiful by a person may
be considered junk by another. The above statement does not imply that
one person may have better taste than the other though.
Personally, I am attracted by lonely and tranquil places such as ancient
temples, castles or palaces. They don't necessarily have to be 'ancient',
the building may be new, yet it should be quiet. It is perhaps for this
reason that when I go to the library near my house, which is situated close
to a Buddhist monastery, I usually pay a visit to the monastery too, either
I burn incense sticks(not really knowing what else to do) or just get a
few glimpses inside. Though I am not a Buddhist. Often I wonder, how can
such a quiet place with no entertainment whatsoever radiate such an attraction.
Certain people too attract me. By nature, I'm not a very social or amiable
person. This is true when it comes to strangers or even guests. In other
words, I'd make a lousy host. But if I'm with a group of friends, then
even if an unfamiliar face shows up, I could get along. For example, a
few years ago, when I first started my Karate lessons at a totally unfamiliar
environment, I could hardly speak to anyone. But gradually with the aid
of my instructor, I managed to get along.
Speaking of people, allow me to mention entertainers. Most of us are attracted
by actors or actresses, comedians and so on. Come on, who hasn't heard
of Stallone with his extraordinary physique and style. As any normal person,
I too see beauty in actors and actresses. Some omy favourite entertainers
are <edited>, etc. But I can't say I make them my idols. Such people,
I understand, have a 'magnetic' personality.
Another subject which greatly fascinates me is the martial arts. In my
opinion, martial arts do not teach a person how to fight, in fact, I've
never heard of a dispute between martial artists or conflicts caused by
a martial artist. This is not to imply that martial artists who only do
good - hey, we're human too remember! On the other hand, more physical
aspects of the arts interest me. I get spellbound when I see the power
of the artists. It is amazing how they break layers of bricks with a single
blow, leap high in the air yet come down without a sound, the speed of
their movements remind me of the flight of a swallow. Manyatimes, I phantasize
about such astonishing feats.
Magic is the last but certainly not the least of the subjects that boggles
my mind. Alhough, I've heard that there isn't anything called true magic
and that most magicians are only fakes who make use of deceptive tricks
to fool the audience. But nevertheless, I'm still enchanted by the bewitching
illusions and tricks of the magician who always seems to have a certain
'hypnotic' influence over the audience.
Finally, the above is only my way of perceiving beauty. People may have
different opinions and views, it must be re-affirmed that beauty is relative
to the perception of the viewer.
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Life as a teenager
- Troubled, terrific or both?
Teenage - a period of time which is both
troubling and terrific. It is a duration in which one gets to do a variety
of things. A teenager's life is very spontaneous. He or she doesn't usually
think deeply before taking any decision i.e. teenagers are still immature
and vulnerable. They're in a stage where their minds' processes are still
in the making and hence they're very receptive. Unfortunately they're receptive
to both positive and negative ideas. The life of a teenager is filled with
multiple activities(again both positive and negative!).
As previously stated, life as a teenager can be both troubled and terrific.
Let's take the terrific part first. What's so terrific about being a teenager?
Well, almost everything is. Friends, food, and not to mention the
very famous word 'fun'! A teenager's life is definitely not complete without
the above three elements. Most teenagers have friends of the same age group.
Most of us would agree that being with friends is definitely more fun than
being with family. To have(and of course keep!) friends is a great virtue.
Teenagers go to almost everywhere with friends. To elders, it is perhaps
confusing to see why their children want to be with friends all day long.
The reason behind this is simple. People of the same age group are able
to understand each other better. They are aware of the problems they face
and hence teenagers can be more open among themselves than with their own
parents.
Furthermore, parents may not understand their teenage children's problems
very well. Of course, more aware parents would try to find the similarities
between their habits and the teenagers' by recalling their teenage days.
Regarding food, teenagers are the most fussy. They would rather not eat
than eat something that is not appealing to them. Of course, this is a
flaw that parents must try to correct using an appropriate explanation.
But what do teenagers derive from all the above - food, friends, talking
long hours on the telephone(a blessing to teenagers), shopping and so on?
The teenager derives 'fun' - the magic word - from all these!
He or she thinks it is fun to go to malls, have 'junk food', watch movies
and have other enjoyments. To a teenager, enjoyments are virtually unlimited!
During this stage, interest in the opposite sex is inevitable. When
one enters any mall, one would see that about 70% of the mall is filled
with teenage couples. In Indonesia(Jakarta at least), this has become so
trendy that they have even reserved a special term for teenagers - ABG
which stands for 'Anak Baru Gede'! The words literally mean 'a recently
grown up child'. There is, however, an element of criticism in the above
phrase for teenagers(the phrase is mainly used to describe teenage criminals).
Despite all the 'fun', a teenager also experiences many troubles. The teenagers
are in a stage of sexual development. New hormones formed in their bodies
bring about changes in them which require some time for them to adjust.
Side effects of hormonal production include pimples at the age of fifteen
onwards. Slight depression(or other emotions) due to the body's adjustment
may be experienced. All this leads to a lack of self-confidence in teenagers.
But there are more serious troubles teenagers get into. Nowadays, sexual
development is more rapid than it used to be. Teenagers commit sexual crimes
which is against all ethical and moral values due to lack of awareness
and knowledge. Sex education today is a must today and should not be considered
as a taboo anymore because it has become obvious that any ten to twelve
year old child knows what sex is crudely. Exposures to different cultures,
T.V. and Internet gives them this knowledge. Statistics prove this. The
increase in AIDS and abortion cases on and off the record is alarming.
Drugs, alcohol and gangs are other things that teenagers have a tendency
towards. Cigarette smoking is yet another. All this is due to lack of awareness
and understanding from the side of the parents. Teenagers join a gang to
find a sense of identity or belonging to a group. They may not have experienced
this from their family. Unfortunately, gangs influence teenagers to become
petty criminals. Gang members(who are also teenagers) make it a condition
for a newcomer that to stay within the gang he must take drugs, smoke cigarettes,
drink booze and/or commit a crime to prove his worthiness.
All these problems can be avoided and solved if only parents would be more
understanding and affectionate to their teenage children. Anger and scolding
is not a very good means of explaining anything to a teenager, at least
not a teenager of today! Instead love and compassion are essential. Awareness
of the negative effects of alcohol, drugs, cigarettes and sex must be given
through the use of media such as television, Internet, billboards and counselling
departments set up by educational institutions.
Yet overall life is a teenager is more terrific than troublesome. Through
proper guidance, support and affection from the elders' behalf, passing
through this vulnerable stage is not very difficult and can be fun(back
to the magic word!) at times.
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Role of English
as an International Language
English - the most widely used of all languages
in the world today, yesterday and possibly the future too. It's status
as an international language is a well-deserved one considering the fact
that the British almost ruled the whole world some decades ago. They even
had Hongkong in their hands until 1997 when Hongkong was finally returned
to China. As a 'heritage', they left behind English.
The English language has played a number of important roles most notably
in international communication. It has bridged the communication gap and
other communication hindrances by its having been acknowledged as a common
language spoken in a number of countries. Thus, in this way, it has linked
various nations and without a doubt, has definitely promoted unity in the
world.
Speaking of unity, the United Nations Organization or more commonly known
as UNO - whose ultimate goal is peace and unity - consists of a great number
of nations whose representatives frequently have meetings, forums and so
on to achieve this goal. In these meetings, speeches are usually made in
English. Certain countries feel strongly about using a language other than
their own national one and proceed by making speeches in their mother tongue.
But nevertheless, a translator is always provided to convey the meaning
of the speech using a more widely understood language - English.
In the writer's opinion, it also seems quite fair to say that the use of
English among multiracial people has prevented a great deal of unnecessary
misunderstanding which otherwise may have led to more undesirable scenes
such as disputes, or on a wider scale, wars between communities within
a region. Of course, this definitely does not apply to the use of idioms
and slang of English! These are quite misleading in most cases. Picture
yourself telling a person that he's got one hell of a face while he takes
it as you condemning him of having a face like hell!
Furthermore, globalization happening at the present could not have occurred
had there been a lack of proper communication among leaders of nations,
businesspeople and people in general. As globalization also implies the
phrase 'it's a small world' i.e. cultures, languages of different nations
are being mixed up giving rise to new cultures and a better understanding
of each other. Yet a negative point of globalization is that a certain
community is often forced to lose its originality due to exposure to more
powerful or influential cultures. However, back to 'a better understanding
of each other' - understanding someone means to realize one's tendencies,
habits and so on thus promoting tolerance between the parties. Once again,
to understand someone, one must be able to communicate with that person
using a language common to both. This illustration only involves a couple
of people, but take into consideration this relatively simple process when
applied to people of the world. Has English not fulfilled this means of
communicating with a common language?
Negotiations - the only means of settling disputes peacefully. Often negotiations
involve third parties which may not understand the language of the country(/ies)
in trouble. Once again, English as a common language provides the solution
for any country in the whole wide world! English translators are definitely
in greater abundance compared to other language translators. This makes
the English language extremely accessible.
It cannot be emphasized enough that English as an international language
has indeed fulfilled the many vital roles required of it as a common(again!)
and reliable language which can be to any situation - formal or informal.
This language has linked countries of the world together which will ultimately
lead to absolute unity and peace in this diversified world. Thus, the true
meaning of 'unity in diversity' will be discovered.
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Advanced Technology
has become the New God
In the olden days, man turned to God in
times of distress or emergency. But today, this is the final option
he would take. His first alternative, without a doubt, is technology. Today,
technology has advanced to such an extent that it surpasses even the wildest
expectations of the layperson. Miracles, today, occur at a greater frequency
than they did about a couple of decades ago. Every possible field of knowledge,
every aspect of human life has prospered due to this rapid advancement
of technology. Now, one wonders how one had survived without technology
in the past. Thus, dependance on technology at present is at its peak.
As mentioned earlier, every field of knowledge has benefitted through technology.
Let us start with the most of basic of human activities - agriculture.
This is one activity that one can't do without. Agriculture started off
as small groups of people cultivating crops for personal consumption and
survival. Today, gigantic industries often referred to as 'agro industries'
deal in agriculture. Farmers are no more dependant on nature alone for
the suitable cultivation of crops. Rain and proper climate which were once
indispensible for crop growth are now but less important factors. Instead
of rain, sophisticated methods of irrigation using high-tech are induced.
Scientists have found ways to produce better yield even without the proper
natural conditions. This advancement is favourable as manual labour alone
cannot handle agriculture efficiently or speedily enough to feed the constantly
growing population.
Where transport is concerned, the role of technology is obvious. 'To fly
like the birds' - this was something man wanted to do eversince medieval
times. Men like the Wright brothers have struggled hard to find a way to
achieve this. Well, all their effort and hardwork did not go in vain. Flying
today is no more fascinating. Airplanes and jets fulfill a person's craving
to fly. Aeroplanes have become one of the fastest means of transport in
the world. An episode of the T.V. series 'Star Trek' was called 'Space
: The Final Frontier'. Rockets developed with the aid of advanced technology
have bridged space and earth. So in a way, the 'final frontier' has been
touched.
Cars and other four-wheelers or more correctly, other on-road forms of
transports seem so mundane now. Despite this, these transportation are
only here because of technology. Technology deserves all the credit for
their existence. But are they really that mundane? Definitely not. Without
these 'mundane' transport means, imagine the time one would waste to go
from area to area, from city to city or from province to province. Or in
other words, which other forms of transport would one use - horseback,
camel ride, walk?(Talk about speed and efficiency in this modern age!).
Perhaps, advanced technology has been referred to as the new God mainly
due to the role it has played in the field of medicine. Through the
use of high-tech supported research, cures for the most fatal diseases
like Tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox, tumors and cancers(to a certain extent)
have been found. Of course, new diseases keep emerging(the wrath of God
maybe?). But the point is that more lives are being saved presently compared
to a quarter of a century ago or so. Doctors today literally revive the
dead. In Greek mythology, we hear of Asclepius, the Greek god of
medicine, who was struck down by Zeus with a thunderbolt for raising a
man from the dead - Thank heavens, Zeus doesn't do much of that these days!
Transplants of various parts of the body are common today.
Another interesting application of technology in the medical field is cloning
- the king of controversies at present. Biology wizards have started cloning
sheep and cows and have suceeded in developing a new species of creature.
All this is well and good, until they decide to clone human beings(Elvis'
back??). Yet cloning is a field where no one is ready to fully explore(yet!
- knowing man).
Further, thanks to advanced technology, communication means have increased
to a marvellous extent. Long-range communication began with the invention
of the telegraph and the formulation of Morse code. Later telephones evolved.
Soon fax machines slipped in. The trend today is handphones/cellular phones
which started off the size of a thick brick slab - today - they're no larger
than the palm of your hand(saw Philips Genie??) and are even lighter than
a small Coke can. Sattelites launched into space transmit data to any part
of the world. In the computer world, (by the way, laptops are old news,
palmtops are hot at the moment!) communication is enhanced by the use of
the World Wide Web(abbreviated WWW) or better known as the Internet. This
is a one-stop place to get information on literally anything. Indeed, loads
of information are communicated through this media.
Wars, today, start even before any physical feud on the battleground. This
refers to the use of high-tech(yes, everything today seems to be made of
advanced technology) radars and long-range missiles. Not to mention nuclear
weapons. Had enough? Wait, what about those potentially hazardous biologocal
weapons?!
But there is one question that disturbs this writer(and probably many more
people worldwide). Does technology deserve to be called the new God absolutely?
I think not. To liken advanced technology to God is fine. Keep in
mind, God is a higher intelligence Who is associated with positive aspects.
Technology, on the other hand, has negative aspects as well especially
where wars are concerned. Here technology clearly defies the Way Of God.
It had been mentioned that in case of emergency, people look upon God as
their last resort, when all others fail. In many instances, people's prayers
have been answered and their problems solved. Does this not mean that despite
all achieved ny technology, God is still superior to technology? Perhaps,
it would be better to redefine the relationship between God and technology.
Technology, created by man, at present deserves much credit due to its
role in raising standards of living and achieving what was once thought
impossible. However, God is the only one who deserves absolute credit and
thus worthiness to be called 'God' as without Him, humans and hence technology
would not exist today in this world. So, God or technology? The choice
should be obvious.
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Nuclear Energy
- A Boon or a Curse?
Physics has developed greatly since the
last few decades. So rapid has been its development that no more are we
limited to the dynamics of motion - velocity, acceleration, and so on.
Neither are we limited to matters related to electricity which had earlier
been considered as a vast field. The vastness of electricity is nothing
when compared to that of nuclear physics whose applications in the world
today are controversial issues. What could be more controversial than the
pros and cons of nuclear energy - the primadona of nuclear physics?
The word 'nuclear' in the layperson's mind, would remind him/her of deadly
weapons especially the atomic bomb. The incident of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
during World War II being the cause of this. Apparently, the original intention
of developing nuclear energy was to construct nuclear weapons - the ultimate
tools of destruction. However, nuclear energy has also been used constructively
in many fields.
Perhaps, it would be best to start with the application of nuclear energy
in the medical field judging from the word 'constructive'. The most common
and well-known X-ray is the first application of radiation in medicine.
X-ray photographs are used in detection of fractures and foreign matter
present inside the body. Cancers and tumors are also detectable by the
use of X-rays. Further development led to the invention of CATscan or CTscan(Computerized
Axial Tomography) in 1972, which also makes use of a highly sensitive X-ray
beam. CTscan also has the risks of X-rays i.e. cancer growth due to comtinuous
exposure but at a minimized rate. After CTscan, MRIs were developed. MRI
stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging which makes use of large magnets
and computer controlled radio waves. MRI does not have any known
health risks unlike CTscan or X-ray plus it gives a three-dimensional picture
of the inside of the body much clearer compared to CTscan. PETscan(Positron-Electron
Tomography) has similar functions. Lung functions can only be examined
by MRIs today.
A technique called Accelerator Mass Spectrometry(AMS) allows analysis of
artwork without causing any harm to the artwork. Through AMS, accurate
distinguishment of trace isotopes(such as the radioactive 14C and Normal
12C) becomes possible. This helps in revealing the source and age of the
isotopes. AMS has also surpassed its predecessor - radiocarbon dating -
used in archaeology to determine the age of an artifact. It also requires
lesser amount of the artifact compared to radiocarbon dating method.
In geophysics, AMS helps to determine how long water from different parts
of the ocean has been at the sea surface, hence allowing scientists to
map circulation patterns influencing the earth's climate. Further AMS also
helps in detection of nuclear waste. Medically, it is used for detection
of drugs and toxins within the body. It is the most sensitive test up to
date. Forensic and investigative departments also make use of AMS due to
it's hypersensitivity.
A new treatment for cancer is called proton therapy which allows the radiation
to be focused more intensely to the tumor or cancer. Unlike the use of
gamma or X-ray which cannot precisely aim at cancerous cells causing healthy
cells to also receive a high-dosage of radiation. Through the use of proton
therapy, the penetration depth of the radiation can also be controlled.
As the name implies, a proton beam is used in this form of therapy.
Other common uses of X-ray include detection of suspicious articles within
luggage in airports and also in the study of complex molecular and crystal
structures.
However, despite all its constructive application, the more harmful and
destructive applications of nuclear energy have by far made a greater impact
on the world. The development of nuclear weapons being the most significant.
cause for this. The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the
mid-forties are but a mere trifle compared to the sophisticated nuclear
weapons of today. Of course, no country has used them yet. Many
would agree that it is only a matter of time before such weapons are tested
- for real! In today's complex world, wars can be ignited by trivial matters.
For all we know, World War III may already be brewing considering the problems
arising in different countries. Most recently, Iraq and America(not again!)
almost went to war but fortunately this was avoided due to the intervention
of the UNO.
Another problem is that of weapon testing which is said to cause significant
harm to the environment. The first nuclear test was conducted in July 1945
at Alamogordo, New Mexico. Ever since then, over 2000 tests - each costing
up to US$70 millon, have been undergone thus enhancing the weapons each
generation.
Nuclear energy has been used as an alternative to generate electricity.
But this leads to a new problem(so what's new...) - the nuclear waste or
residue left over. Up to date, there has been no effective way of dealing
with such type of waste. Nuclear waste is divided into high-level waste(the
type generated by nuclear power plants, harmful to humans and other lifeforms,
having a half-life af about 10000 years) and low-level waste(residue of
X-rays and other radiation in manufacturing processes, less {not 'NOT"}
harmful, with a half-life of about 100 years). Expired fuel rods within
a power plant become high-level wastes. In some countries like Sweden and
U.S.A., these rods are stored in the same form as they were when removed
from the plants. In others like Britain, France and Japan, they're reprocessed.
No, this is not a solution! Reprocessing makes the waste harder to handle
and creates more wastes(does this mean more problems?).
After analyzing some of the pros and cons of nuclear energy, the writer
would go for ' Nuclear Energy - A Curse! ' mainly because there's no solution
to overcome the destructive effects of nuclear energy. The nuclear waste
can't be eliminated or recycled, the environment or landscape used as testing
groung is greatly harmed and, further, the use of nuclear weapons is just
too hazardous to the victims both in the short-term and long-term. Worst
of all, most countries in the world today look upon the possession of nuclear
power as a necessity. Of course, this is probably due to insecurity. Apparently,
the destruction caused outweighs the benefits gained from nuclear energy.
Each day, people obtain higher environmental awareness. Various organizations
set up by environmentalists such as Greenpeace are against further development
of nuclear energy. A majority of people worldwide have anti-nuclear energy
attitude.(If I were a hypocrite, I'd say, "Hey, if you can't beat'em.....join'em!!").
To finish with, anything can be accepted as being beneficial if its benefits
exceed its disadvantages. In the writer's view, such is not the case with
nuclear energy. Hence, nuclear energy, is positively/without a doubt, a
curse(what curse is positive??).
Note : Actually, today I feel that either the whole world has nuclear energy
or no one has it - this is the only way to get a sense of security, unfortunately,
this is something that may never be realized, hey, we live in the (so-called)'
real world'!.
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