I understand that you are drafting Article 23. I also understand that this is being done under pressure from the Jiang dictatorial regime. But have you ever realised that you would lose the freedom of independent thought if Article 23 were enacted? Our freedoms of belief, independence and the right to be a good person would be jeopardised. If Article 23 were enacted, Hong Kong people would no longer enjoy freedoms of belief, thought, and expression. Even so, next year Jiang’s regime would still force you to pass new laws because their desires cannot be satisfied - no legislation could ever satisfy them.
Therefore, if you tolerate the Jiang regime today, you will be the unlucky ones tomorrow. Because by enacting these laws, you open up loopholes for the dictatorship to exploit. It cannot be denied that indulgent civilians breed the selfish desires of the dictator. The weaker you appear, the more evil they become. However, if today you fight against the pressure and abolish the article, then next year Jiang’s regime will not be able to take a further step. In this way, the Hong Kong people’s freedoms will not be curtailed.
Today in a Chinese newspaper in Europe there was a photo of Hong Kong people protesting against Article 23. I feel that not all Hong Kong people are blinded from the truth. Others are not undermining freedom in Hong Kong; it is being undermined by the Hong Kong people’s tolerance of an evil regime in China. As the Chinese saying goes, “One’s righteous power can overwhelm all the evil.” Do the Hong Kong people still remember Deng Xiaoping’s “One country, two systems” statement? or his promises that “Hong Kong [will be] ruled by Hong Kong people,” and “Hong Kong’s autonomy will be guaranteed for 50 years”?
Walk your own path. If you behave in a righteous manner, based on the rule of law, heaven will not be dissatisfied! As long as you stand-up against the pressure imposed by the Jiang regime, victory and freedom will be part of Hong Kong.
Sincerely yours.
A German resident
Translated from Chinese at
http://www.yuanming.net/articles/200212/15220.html
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