Quote Gabrielle Lau: [6 Hong Kong police officers prolonged hitting and kicking a protestor caught on video] Some make the argument that even without full democracy Hong Kong residents enjoy significant liberty, prosperity and stability. The Hong Kong Government bluntly lied shamelessly to any member of the press. The sheer audacity of their deception is impressive. They lied about implementing “nomination by a broadly representative nominating committee in accordance with democratic procedures”. They lied about the questionable escalation of force in response to peaceful protests. And now police using excessive force and battery? Of course, the right thing to do is take a moral stand regardless of the outcome. But then, thanks to the propaganda built on science mentioned above, on what moral ground do you stand? There is something about the Truth that is larger than any of us, or all of us. We owe it to our successors to clearly present our society’s story. As tempting as it may be to manipulate facts and control the narrative, to emulate the totalitarian regimes in their absolute control of the facts – we cannot indulge in this desire.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:03:49 +0000
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