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running out I view 1988 the best timing to start.
Therefore,
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in public places and behind closed doors I do not hesitate
to make my position known and to strive for my belief. White Paper stipulates that direct elections will be introduced in 1991. People, including myself, who campaign for, direct election in 1988, will not be happy with this decision. However, we must not forget that we have already won an
that is
important point of principle,, direct election is definitely going to be introduced.
There are three important factors which we all have to bear in mind. Firstly, a prudent government is deemed necessary in a transitional period.
Secondly, there is a political reality which we cannot ignore.
Thirdly, citizen participation plays a vital role in direct
election.
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I shall elaborate on these factors in the following paragraph.
A prudent government in a transitional period. Despite the
fact that the government, taking into account the aspiration of an overwhelming majority of people asking for direct
10 election, went all the way out to promise us en direct
elected seats in our legislature in 1991. The White Paper reveals that our government, just like many other responsible governments in the world, is extremely prudent in making the decisions of how fast the pace of political development
shall be. Who can blame it for taking a cautious step to introduce political changes at a time when it is unsure whether the change will put the future of Hong Kong into a
it w risk. To our government,¡just like jumping a, it cannot 7 jump back again, and unavoidable political reality, ideal
adds spice to our life and makes it more meaningful. It is
also a driving force which makes us go forward and try up to
the last.
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