Government needs to heed young voices
The move provoked a political storm, and outrage among pro-democracy activists and citizens, further damaging relations between the government and the public.
Whatever Chow’s political views, as a student, I am proud of her for standing up and speaking up for us. In today’s society, having a stable job and income are the bare necessities of life. Many politicians, especially those in the opposition, have sacrificed a lot just to let our voices be heard, especially those of fresh graduates entering the job market and facing disillusionment about their prospects in terms of property ownership or climbing up the social ladder. Activists such as Chow are putting their futures on the line to let our voices be heard.
The government must know that the voices that oppose it actually help Hong Kong to improve, and help it to correct its mistakes. I sincerely hope the government will let young voices be heard and not use various methods to silence them.
Natalie Cheng, Yuen Long