Letters | Hong Kong protesters are taking fight for freedoms into the realm of anarchy, at a huge cost to livelihoods
When foreign countries invaded Hong Kong, they were fighting for the benefit of their own countries at the cost of Hongkongers. Now, the protesters hurt the well-being and livelihood of Hongkongers while claiming to fight, on their behalf, for democracy.
The imposition of one’s own will upon others, in violation of law and order and often morality itself – is that not the very definition of tyranny?
Presumably, the protesters’ own families and friends are not directly affected by their behaviour, and this only adds to the blameworthiness of their actions.
There is a fine line between freedom and anarchy, revolution and sheer destruction, and the Hong Kong protesters these days seem to have lost their rationality and their concern for the grand scheme of things, as well as the well-being of others.
While the use of brute force is always unwelcome, it may be the only choice for restoring peace and stability, when fanatical idealism has already got the better of rational, practical and sensible thinking.
Let’s hope that the protesters will soon realise their mistake and stop harming Hong Kong in the name of fighting for a greater good.
Andy Jou, North Point
