最近,在我们社会中出现了一个全新的名词,即“听证会”。无疑,这是社会进步的一个标识,也是民主发展的一种体现。至少,总比一纸文件下达,老百姓只有“照办”的权利来得要强。也是最近,围绕阶梯电价的基数以及电价调整的幅度,四川省有关部门召开了一次十分郑重的“听证会”。民主意识在人们沸沸扬扬的不同声音中初见端倪。会上,我们听到了两种不同的声音,这两种声音都有各自的理由,各自的依据。社会的进步终于能让人听到不 Recently, a brand new term emerged in our society, the “hearing.” This is undoubtedly a sign of social progress and an embodiment of democratic development. At least, it is always better than a paper document, and the common people only have the right to “follow suit”. Also recently, a series of “solemn hearings” were held by relevant departments in Sichuan Province around the base of the price ladder and the rate of price adjustment. Democracy has shown its clues in the different voices of the people. At the meeting, we heard two different voices, both of which have their own reasons and their respective grounds. The progress of society can finally make people hear no