Letters | Protecting Hong Kong’s rule of law or backing mob rule? Democracy comes with its own list of duties
Those in the opposition camp always say they cherish judicial independence and neutrality in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, to forgo a fair trial would mean compromising the system of legitimate arrests and prosecutions, and slapping our dutiful police in the face. I regard it as mere grandstanding to advocate the rule of law while setting an example of mob rule.
Indeed, democracy is a double-edged sword. It allows society to enjoy liberty and diversity, as well as freedom from both despotism and elitism. But members of a democratic society have an obligation to observe the rules. Otherwise, democracy will become offensive and destructive, making a government indecisive and stagnating social progress. So, when will our bigoted, narrow-minded youngsters come to their senses?
Norman Wan, Aberdeen