I’m angry for Hong Kong
I’ve shared an earlier article on harsh truths for Hong Kong and how continuing protests, in its current form, are an ineffective way of getting any practicable outcomes.
That was then; pre 11-Aug. The latest escalation that resulted in civilian fatalities (thats how the parents of that strong, defenseless girl would feel) have made it fundamentally untenable to remain level-headed.
I was dismayed but now angry about the ineffectual governance of your city. My city. I now accept the value of seeking for an independent commission of investigation into the brutalities.
The continued dillydallying of leaders, who made very few public appearances - and have repeatedly sent in the riot police against protestors but hardly reacted to assault by thugs emphatically, has backfired spectacularly.
Its arguably hard to point to the greater danger to society now between the “rioters”, the “black police”, the thugs or the leadership. Its clear, however, who has failed the society.
As someone aptly put it online; its no longer a difference in political perspectives buta willingness to heed a simple call to stand for civility and equality.
P.S: hope you are not too affected as well. Be safe.
That was then; pre 11-Aug. The latest escalation that resulted in civilian fatalities (thats how the parents of that strong, defenseless girl would feel) have made it fundamentally untenable to remain level-headed.
I was dismayed but now angry about the ineffectual governance of your city. My city. I now accept the value of seeking for an independent commission of investigation into the brutalities.
The continued dillydallying of leaders, who made very few public appearances - and have repeatedly sent in the riot police against protestors but hardly reacted to assault by thugs emphatically, has backfired spectacularly.
Its arguably hard to point to the greater danger to society now between the “rioters”, the “black police”, the thugs or the leadership. Its clear, however, who has failed the society.
As someone aptly put it online; its no longer a difference in political perspectives buta willingness to heed a simple call to stand for civility and equality.
P.S: hope you are not too affected as well. Be safe.
The moment when I felt angry has long passed. For from the continuing protests earlier you know this day will come. Because the government makes it very clear that they ain't doing nothing to address people's concerns. It was made even more clear things will get worse when they define it as a revolution instead of a riot. It's just a matter of time that this day will come. And it is going to get even worse. That's the time when I stopped sharing anything or even liking any posts on Facebook. I even tried to reason my friends out and tried to discourage my friends to stop donating or supporting in any forms. Because this will only do more harms to the students. It is cruel but I now wish the forced restart you said earlier will come soon.
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