In 1989, students in Beijing's Tiananmen Square initiated peaceful demonstrations advocating for political reform and democratization. However, from the night of June 3 to the early hours of June 4, the situation dramatically escalated. Soldiers began firing into the crowd, and armored vehicles charged directly into the masses. The scene descended into chaos with gunfire and flames engulfing the square. Countless individuals were injured or killed, and many fled abroad. This tragedy remains a shared sorrow for all who cherish freedom.
On the 35th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident, President @ChingteLai stated, "A truly respectable nation is one where the voices of the people are heard loudly and clearly. Any regime must have the courage to listen to its citizens and promote the forces of national progress, rather than suppressing them."
However, it must be emphasized that the voices deserving protection by the state should not be limited to those aligned with the ruling authorities. Suppression should not be limited to dissent against the @DPPonline Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Calls for change and genuine oversight of the government should be treated equally. A democratic society must provide equal platforms for dissenters, advocates, and supporters to express themselves. It should not use its resources to crush, smear, or eliminate opposing views. Truly commemorating June Fourth means those in power must earnestly listen to the people.
Taiwanese democracy is founded on the freedom to express oneself without fear. It is a democracy where all citizens' voices are respected and treated with dignity, regardless of political affiliation. The democracy we yearn for allows diverse values, thoughts, beliefs, and political views to compete without disparagement. Every citizen should "freely participate in political or any lawful assembly without surveillance, violation of personal data, or persecution based on value judgments." Furthermore, democracy in Taiwan must not allow those in power to incite division and hatred, which erode wisdom, conscience, tolerance, and humanity, the bedrock of freedom in our society.
The recent passage of the legislative reform bill represents a significant milestone of progress in Taiwan's future political landscape, particularly given the lack of a majority party in the Legislative Yuan. However, the recent actions by the Executive Yuan and the DPP legislative caucus to seek constitutional interpretations merit careful consideration. It's important to emphasize that the legislative reform has undergone due process and enjoys support from nearly sixty percent of Taiwan's population. Therefore, we urge the DPP to remain responsive to the will of the people when making decisions.
Amid this backdrop, there's much speculation surrounding the path of Taiwan People's Party (TPP) within the legislature. As an independent political entity, TPP is committed to supporting the ruling party when they perform well, while also providing vigilant oversight when they falter. Should the DPP legislative caucus propose policies conducive to national and social welfare, TPP is certainly open to collaboration. Therefore, I urge the DPP to set aside their past arrogance and begin engaging in meaningful dialogue with opposition parties.
For the TPP, there are still commitments to the people regarding judicial, constitutional, and media reforms. We are dedicated to fulfilling these promises with prudence and responsibility, steadily advancing towards their realization.
The delay and caution of our US allies, the ban on hitting Russian aircraft over Russian territory results in Ukrainians dying every day from shelling.
My last posts are full of emotions. I'm just a person. It hurts so much to see what is happening to my country, to see Russia destroying the city I was born in.
I know that it's proper to persuade with arguments and reasoning, but it's hard these days to be reserved and diplomatic. Hard not to make mistakes (spelling and otherwise).
I am thankful you keep reading my posts.
Thankful for all your help.
Thankful you're here.