I learn from To Kit (陶傑) in Apple Daily that Jet Li (李連杰) is staying in SiChuan and physically helping the victims. According to To, Li is going to stay there for a whole year - risking to lose movie contract that amounts millions of dollars.
I have no doubt the decision is noble, but it could hardly be regarded as wise. Why doesn't Li simply donate the whole year of income ?
Yes, the latter way is less theatrical - but I am sure popularity is not on the agenda of our movie star. Although the used-to-be monk may be a living Hercules and could help a lot in the construction site, he could easily use the time to earn enough money and pay for (no less than) one hundred workers to do the deed - not to say purchasing machines stronger than any legendary hero.
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Yes! I agree we should ban all lawyers/doctors/engineers from doing volunteer work. It's a crime wasting their previous hourly rate.
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