AQ/Jieyao/10S403

In passage 1, the writer states that mass murderers tend to be people with a history of failure, losers who feel chronically frustrated and socially alienated. These people, having been failures all their lives, deprived of both success and friends, turn to mass murdering to make themselves feel successful by achieving something that no one else has. In doing so, they would also attract the attention of people, something which most of these murderers desire to have after years of being ostracized by people. Furthermore, people in America are allowed to possess weapons such as guns, which makes mass murdering more accessible as compared to other countries. However, this may not be applicable to Singapore as people are not allowed to possess guns and the rules are being enforced strictly. Also, Singaporean citizens are not as exposed to materials such as violent videogames from a young age as Americans and hence, most Singaporeans would not turn to mass murdering to get rid of their "failure" status.

In passage 2, the author states that riots are happening at destitute neighbourhoods where people are angered by racism and unemployment. This indicates that racism is strife in France and has led to riots in order for people to achieve equality amongst the different races. It also shows that people living in destitute neighbourhoods are mainly of the same race whilst the rich are of a different race. This leads to resentment and thus the outbreak of riots in order for the less privileged race to achieve equality. However this is not applicable in Singapore as Singapore is a multi-cultural society where citizens have been inculcated with a sense of racial harmony since young. Also, all races are treated fairly by the government and no particular race are being favoured. Hence, riots due to racism does not occur in Singapore.