I am a Brazilian-born Japanese living in Taiwan for over 15 years. When I came here, I was told that there was an opposition party called the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that represented extremists.
I was even told that the DPP was the troublemaker, always using violence to express their feelings. But from what I have been seeing on TV and and in the newspapers about the protests in front of the Presidential Office, the real troublemakers are the pan-blues. What Lien and Soong are doing is anti-democratic and irresponsible; they are using their supporters to create social instability and increasing hatred among people. If they have any doubts about the election results or about the gunshot incident they should resolve the cause by existing law.
In an international press conference, when Lien was asked about the protest in front of the Presidential Office, he said that he was not responsible for the demonstration; he even said that he had urged people to go home, but they would not listen to him.
It is the biggest lie I have ever heard, because what I have been seeing on TV shows the opposite -- he and Soong are often seen calling people to not leave the place, chanting slogans against the government.
I have been witnessing Taiwan's democracy progressing along these years; I hope that selfish and ignorant people will not defeat it.
Taiwanese people must not split. The election is over and after that, there is only one common target: a better Taiwan for everybody.
So please, Lien and Song, if you are with us for the same objective we welcome you; otherwise, go home and start minding your own business.
Sandra Aya Matsuyama
Taiwan
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