I have lived 30 years in Asia (a longer time than I expect many correspondents), and in general I entirely agree with the last 3 comments - "when in Rome etc." I also think farangs should be banned from writing to the English newspapers - or the editors sanctioned for including so many puerile and inane letters that appear almost daily.
However, there seems to be an understanding amongst correspondents to this thread that 'action' means doing something in the full glare of publicity. That clearly is madness. There are another ways, and these can include donations to HIV-AIDS charities or organisations that do something to try and get the safe sex message across to young people. As someone who has chosen to live here and been welcomed here, I feel I have a duty to do something - and not just turn my back and walk away. Call me a fool if you like - but like all of us, I have to live with my conscience.
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