Budget protest went very wrong
I have mixed feelings about people taking to the streets. I had thought protesting was a good civic education lesson for Hongkongers.
People in Hong Kong have the freedom of expression. Demonstrations are a direct way of expressing our opinions.
But last Sunday's demonstration against the budget proposals went wrong. What started as an expression of different voices turned into a violent confrontation between police and the protesters.
I think many Hongkongers are educated intellectuals. There is no need to resort to violence when voicing discontent. It's an abuse of the freedom of expression.
Some parents brought their children along, and what happened could give the children the wrong message. Children might think the only way to show dissatisfaction with the government is through violence.
