I've been keeping an eye on this one, and it is good to see the movement gaining traction.
The NYPD was definitely doing the wrong thing when they exercised excessive force in dealing with the protesters. But the difference between the NYPD and the HK Gung On, and the difference between USA and HKSAR are, because of the much greater press freedom and significantly higher integrity among the media, reports on such abuses were widely reported. Regardless of whether it is a PR thing, authorities has backed down from their tough actions a bit, the protests have continued, and the movement is gaining traction.
In piece of crap HK, the media are too gutless and corrupted to accurately report on the anti-government movements, and the Gung On continue to exercise excessive measures in cracking down on protests.
Unlike you, Zoids, I am not blind. And unlike you, I do not like Grandfather's ass nor America's.
Until the day when HK can get a generally nominated and elected government (including the CEO, obviously), there is no hope to HK's future. Had Tong Tong or CY been nominated by the general public to run in a generally elected CEO race, there would still be some traces of hope because there would obviously be other candidates (including some from the democratic camp). These democratic candidates would likely have a much higher chance of winning, but even if they were to lose, it would be ok because the results would be a choice made by the general HK public. If the choice turns out to be a complete failure (say, Tong Ton still wins over the democratic candidate somehow), then at least voters should smarten up a bit in the next election.
Lo Pak, please shed your age old belief of finding that ever elusive strong leader to bring us prosperity. We do not live in the Tang Dynasty anymore. What we need is a transparent, accountable, and fair system because that would accurately reflect the public's voice and concerns. 我地要追求嘅係一個完善嘅體制，而唔係乜野名君。
發表於 2011-10-1 11:37
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