District council newcomer calls on democrats to stand firm and wrestle against injustice and government oppression
Lam Chun is a typical post-90s. He worked in a local bank after grauduating from university. The Umbrella Revolution in 2014 altered the course of his life, forcing him to rethink his goals in life: “Living the life of the middle class, owning a car and property, might be the dream of many, but this is not what I want.”
During the 79-day occupy movement in 2014, Lam took leave, ditched work and showed up at the demonstration site almost every day. As the Movement faded out and universal suffrage lost prospect, authoritarian governance augmented. “I questioned myself, did I miss anything? Why is there no reward?”
Witnessing the same scene in the same place on June 12 2019, Lam assisted volunteer medics in transporting the injured civilians from the orotest zone. At that moment, he decided to quit his job and dedicated to the protest work so that he won’t regret later.
Later on, Lam took part in the District Council election in his home district, Shui Wah, where he stumped out the incumbent councillor who was a member of the Liberal Party.
“It is important to make an outright political stance showing people that you would never forget where you started,” Lam explained. The most important thing of a politician is to make known of his viewpoint. “To be a liar or to be stupid?” He reiterated that under the authoritarian rule, showing a firm stance is to lead by example to stimulate public concern and buy-in. “Supporters of Article 23 should reflect on what has happened in Hong Kong. Many pro-establishment supporters do not understand the vile behind the Article. They risk betraying Hong Kong for some trivial benefits.”
Lam pointed out that politicians must stand up for their beliefs, no matter how much it costs to display ond's political stance. He said, “if all democrats stand up for their values and flaunt their stance, the Home Affairs [a government department overlooking district council affairs] won’t dare to disqualify them all.”
“Fight and wrestle! If one gives up wrestling, one is no different from a dead fish,” Lam cited a staunch statement made by Wu Lik-wai, a fitness trainer amidst the outbreak of Wuhan Pneumonia. Lam believed that “the Home Affairs Department has been reduced to the talon and teeth of the government, assisting and taking the lead to scrutinize political stance of district councillors.”
Source: InMedia
https://bit.ly/2yO2soh
#Apr14 #Article23 #DistrictCouncil #UmbrellaRevolution #AntiELAB #Fight
Lam Chun is a typical post-90s. He worked in a local bank after grauduating from university. The Umbrella Revolution in 2014 altered the course of his life, forcing him to rethink his goals in life: “Living the life of the middle class, owning a car and property, might be the dream of many, but this is not what I want.”
During the 79-day occupy movement in 2014, Lam took leave, ditched work and showed up at the demonstration site almost every day. As the Movement faded out and universal suffrage lost prospect, authoritarian governance augmented. “I questioned myself, did I miss anything? Why is there no reward?”
Witnessing the same scene in the same place on June 12 2019, Lam assisted volunteer medics in transporting the injured civilians from the orotest zone. At that moment, he decided to quit his job and dedicated to the protest work so that he won’t regret later.
Later on, Lam took part in the District Council election in his home district, Shui Wah, where he stumped out the incumbent councillor who was a member of the Liberal Party.
“It is important to make an outright political stance showing people that you would never forget where you started,” Lam explained. The most important thing of a politician is to make known of his viewpoint. “To be a liar or to be stupid?” He reiterated that under the authoritarian rule, showing a firm stance is to lead by example to stimulate public concern and buy-in. “Supporters of Article 23 should reflect on what has happened in Hong Kong. Many pro-establishment supporters do not understand the vile behind the Article. They risk betraying Hong Kong for some trivial benefits.”
Lam pointed out that politicians must stand up for their beliefs, no matter how much it costs to display ond's political stance. He said, “if all democrats stand up for their values and flaunt their stance, the Home Affairs [a government department overlooking district council affairs] won’t dare to disqualify them all.”
“Fight and wrestle! If one gives up wrestling, one is no different from a dead fish,” Lam cited a staunch statement made by Wu Lik-wai, a fitness trainer amidst the outbreak of Wuhan Pneumonia. Lam believed that “the Home Affairs Department has been reduced to the talon and teeth of the government, assisting and taking the lead to scrutinize political stance of district councillors.”
Source: InMedia
https://bit.ly/2yO2soh
#Apr14 #Article23 #DistrictCouncil #UmbrellaRevolution #AntiELAB #Fight