Print

Mail

wiki links

LETTERS: Vote buying is shameful

Taiwan is a democracy. Yet every time an election is held, there have been lots of reports of vote-buying scandals. It is a shame to Taiwan and all Taiwanese.

The vote buying is so thorough and widespread it could only be done by the richest party in the world.

The result is an abnormal democracy and an unfair election campaign.

This election will be close. I would like to call for the government to start a "no vote selling" campaign by issuing every family a "no vote selling" sticker.

Hopefully this will create peer pressure and deter vote selling somewhat.

This election is crucial for Taiwan. Many Taiwanese still cannot fathom the evil of the KMT's party assets and the damage that could be inflicted if this party wins.

Taiwan's law enforcement and judicial agencies have failed to deter any party from vote selling or buying. With the no vote selling campaign, peer pressure may work and give Taiwanese elections a new life.

John Yang

Ohio

This story has been viewed 882 times.