Differing views on Chief Executive and election process
A lot of people have been critical of Tung Chee-hwa's decision to seek a second term as Chief Executive.
They have blamed him for our economic woes and other so-called political blunders.
The fact that Hong Kong is closely tied to the world economy means it will have its share of problems when there is a world recession. What is comforting is that Hong Kong has weathered the storm much better than other countries in Southeast Asia. The Government has taken measures to tackle the problems we face. Some of these address long-term perspectives and involve structural changes that will enable the administration to balance the budget. Credit should go to Mr Tung for attempting to solve our problems, even though some of the measures he has adopted may not have been successful.
Politically, Mr Tung has handled matters as best as he could, given that Hong Kong is part of China and not a sovereign land.
Hong Kong continues to be a free society. There is freedom of speech and of the press.
Those of us who know about politics in some of the other Asian countries, know how fortunate Hong Kong is to have a leader who is honest, and who wants to do things for the good of Hong Kong.
SANTHANAM KRISHNAMACHARY