People Power legislators Albert Chan and Raymond Wong have raised more than 1,300 amendments to a bill since early May. Their filibustering move has triggered outrage.
It is likely that the filibuster will go on until the government withdraws the by-election bill. Yet such political moves have many drawbacks. The longer filibustering goes on, the more it will cost the taxpayers.
People Power representatives' tactics have caused 14 Legco meetings to be postponed. As a result, many bills that would directly affect people's lives cannot be passed on time.
This September, the election of legislators will take place. Since Democratic Party and Civic Party members did not try to stop the delay of the by-election bill, voters may lose faith in these parties.
What legislators need to show is a spirit of public service. Our city has many urgent issues to tackle.
From the Editor