However, this is not the EU, and Hong Kong is no longer a member of the British Commonwealth.

I apologise for not making it clear that my letter was from a Chinese citizen's point of view (my wife's family is Chinese). If a Chinese SAR passport holder migrates to virtually any other country, he or she would need to become a citizen before having the privilege of voting.

I do not see what is wrong with tit for tat.

Also, the argument that Hong Kong will lose its attractiveness to Shanghai if the law is changed is simplistic. There are many factors at play. Does America lose its attractiveness because foreign permanent residents are not allowed to vote?

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Dad's role

I refer to the article 'Sars took dad, but his spirit lives in print' (Sunday Morning Post, November 23).

Petrina and Ariel, daughters of Sars victim Frankie Chu Hei-tak, pay tribute to and express affection for their dad through their book of poems and illustrations.

This gesture goes beyond a familial display of gratitude for the loss of a beloved dad. These wonderful children remind all dads and mums about the indelible value of their role and presence in keeping a strong and stable family. Likewise, it is a clarion call for governments to renew their commitment to curb any form of menace to the wholeness and happiness of families.

ZEN UDANI, Macau

In memory

Edward Youde was governor from 1982 until his death in office in 1986. He did good work for Hong Kong and his name should not be forgotten. Perhaps the government will consider giving his name to a road or square to show that it is not afraid to face the past and, on the contrary, Hong Kong being an international city, it wishes to use the past to achieve a better future.

ANGELO PARATICO, Cheung Sha Wan