T.T.Y.P.
11.12.76
W.K.Y.P.
12.12.76
W.K.M,P.
12.12.76
K.S.D.N.
13.12.76
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Their letter to the Governor is in fact serving as a warning to those people who are trying to emulate the British system: that Hong Kong policies should have regard to local social conditions and should serve the best interests of the people of Hong Kong.
Any policy damaging the foundation of our prosperity will meet with the opposition of the Hong Kong public.
Community leaders and Councillors should support the action of the 39 organisations because their joint letter is a "memorandum" representing the feeling of the vast majority of the people here.
Recent Government moves have not only failed to gain public support but have led to public opposition. Those Councillors who represent public opinion should stand up and fight for the people's rights.
If a Government consults the people before devising any policy to ensure that it meets practical needs and has public support, this will go a long way towards closing the gap between the Government and the people. For consulting the people beforehand is much better than incurring their wrath after the policy is laid down.
The request put forward by the 39 organisations is reasonable and timely.
While it is important to increase protection for workers and to promote social welfare, it is equally important to strengthen or maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness in world trade.
The organisations which took part in the joint action are representative of their various trades and can be taken as the voice of the majority. We must not underestimate their significance.
The four million people in Hong Kong regret that recent Govemment policies seem to be going against their wishes.
Unofficials of the Legislative Council appear to attach too much emphasis to their personal status and are unwilling to speak out against the Government. More often than not they sing the praises of the authorities at meetings rather than fighting for what is right.