Letters | Hong Kong protesters must ask themselves if the US is a friend indeed
Also, while his administration has pointed fingers at brutal police tactics in Hong Kong, Trump has shrugged off criticism of American officers’ disproportionate use of force against civilians.
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Carrie Lam accuses protest-plagued US of ‘double standards’ over national security
To live up to its reputation as a democratic country, the US should lead by example at home, by creating a level playing field for people of colour on multiple fronts, including labour rights protection. Trump’s reluctance to directly address the underlying issues is a testament to his administration’s inability to deliver on its promises and self-proclaimed moral authority.
As for the Hong Kong protesters who naively wave the American flag in defiance of Chinese sovereignty, they need to think deeply about whether the US is a steadfast ally on their journey to genuine democracy.
In a dog-eat-dog world, there is no such thing as selfless devotion to a noble cause. When Hong Kong no longer serves as a bargaining chip between the US and China, there will come a day of reckoning for the pro-democracy campaigners.
Gary Lam, Sheung Shui
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