The value of public opinion

Recently, public opinion has been outraged by the incident in which a man (nicknamed "the CEO") instructed his employees to assault a coffee shop employee simply for being reminded not to smoke in a public place.

This phenomenon is not simply a personal altercation but may reflect a distortion of values ​​among a segment of young people. When "ordering someone to hit someone" is seen as a way to assert authority or save face, it is a sign that values ​​of human dignity, law, and mutual respect are being distorted.

A young man has been dubbed a "CEO" by netizens for giving orders to assault a cafe employee in Hanoi , causing a stir. (Image: Internet)

In the social value system, fundamental principles of life such as respecting the law, respecting others, and behaving civilly in public are considered "core values." However, the aforementioned incident shows that what is valued is not reason or standards, but power and the ability to impose. The "CEO" did not directly commit the assault but issued orders, viewing the use of violence as a tool to resolve disagreements.

However, immediately after the incident went viral, public opinion quickly and strongly reacted. Numerous comments on social media and in real life expressed outrage, condemning the thuggish behavior and arrogant attitude. Following the incident, authorities acted promptly, affirming that society still holds enduring values: fairness, justice, and respect for the law. The social reaction to the incident affirmed norms and protected values ​​by clarifying the boundary between wrong and right.

This incident goes beyond legal issues and serves as a reminder to strengthen our social value system. If violence is tolerated and arrogance is glorified, society faces the risk of increasingly similar incidents. Conversely, when deviant behavior is criticized by public opinion and punished by law, the values ​​of human dignity, the rule of law, and mutual respect will continue to be reinforced. Furthermore, the process of internalizing values ​​and norms is also crucial, as many believe that the person who committed the offense may not have lived in a healthy environment. Therefore, cultivating self-respect and peaceful behavior is essential for building a civilized society where everyone shares and respects each other.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202510/gia-tri-cua-du-luan-xa-hoi-1540ef7/