Legislator Raymond Wong Yuk-man was recently warned about his use of bad language after clashing with another legislator in the Legislative Council.
In my opinion, it should not be necessary to use foul language in our daily lives and it should definitely not have a place in formal situations. A Legco meeting is supposed to be orderly and the job of a legislator is to pass on citizens' opinions to the government.
I think legislators should use their time making Hong Kong a better place to live, not abusing each other with foul words and setting a bad example for young people. When our politicians swear in public, they are effectively telling teenagers it is OK to do so.
Of course, we all sometimes say things we should not in the heat of the moment. But people who have senior positions have a responsibility to watch their language and set an example. Even if you have strong feelings about something, there is a still a proper way to express yourself.
Rosanna Chen Man-sze, True Light Girls' College
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