A Martyr for Drunkard

A chargeman of Shenzhun police force who died from alcohol was honor with a title of martyr as a compensation to his family, according to the revelation from one of the policeman.

The reason for his awarding as a martyr is mainly for comforting his family, according to the informer. When one is awarded the title of martyr, his family can enjor various previliges in China; The official hopes to comfort his family in this way.

Chen Lusheng, the dead sheriff in this incident, was called by the Squadron Leader to accompany him to a dinner party on 28th Octorber as he was a deep drinker. During the meal, he drunk a lot and even vomitted for drinking too much. Unfortunately nobody paid attention to his discomfort. After three or four cups of wine, he passed out and stopped breathing.

This news causes heating discussion in the Internet. People criticise the extravagant of the officials since the sheriff died from drinking too much XO. Just several days ago, there was rumor that Chong Qing makes alcoholism work accident, which means those whose family die from drinking too much can apply compensation.

Dinner party in China is very common for developping social relationship, and alcohol is a very important part in those parties. Chen Lusheng is not the first person who dies from alcoholism, and will certainly not be the last one.