Lee-Chen alliance shows merit

To uphold national security and the political stability of Taiwan, help the economy recuperate, and lessen social problems, the intellectuals of Taiwan must band together to support the political alliance of Lee and Chen. This will enable the achieving of a new level of "Taiwanese consciousness" and lead the popular will in the right direction. Hopefully, after the legislative re-election at the end of the year, the popular nativization mainstream will once again be adequately represented in the legislature, and lawmakers who give top priority to Taiwan's interests will be elected to shape the country's legislation and future.

Lee Chang-kuei (李長貴) is the president of the Taipei Times.