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Lu criticizes presidential security

Vice President Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) yesterday criticized the "breach" in security surrounding the nation's leaders after a man fired flares into the sky in front of the Presidential Office building last Thursday.

"It is a serious breach of national security," she said. "Security measures to protect the president and vice president must be strengthened and national security agencies should bear the greatest responsibility."

Lu made the remarks yesterday when inspecting the Tatan Power Plant in Guanyin Township (觀音), Taoyuan.

Lu served as Taoyuan County commissioner from 1997 to 2000, when she was elected to her current position.

Lu's remark was made in response to media inquiries about a 44-year-old man, Chang Han-ming (張漢明), who is suspected of firing 13 flares into the air in front of the Presidential Office building on Thursday evening.

Chang was detained on Saturday on charges of endangering public safety.

The incident aroused concerns because of the presidential guards' failure to stop or pursue the shooter in time.

Meanwhile, Lu yesterday invited political leaders to sit down and listen to the voices of the people through a "blue sky, green land, good Taiwan" alliance that she is scheduled to initiate this week.

"I hope leaders of the ruling and opposition parties will work together and engage in more rational discussions and healthier competition," she said.

"The ruling party must also reflect on its behavior, conduct reform and build a cleaner and more efficient administration," she added.

Lu said that the alliance would host a forum on how the government can perform its functions optimally, and achieve national security and social stability, as well as peace of mind.

The alliance would also address issues such as eliminating corruption, improving law and order, moral standards, life-long education and educational reform, the enhancement of industrial development, Taiwan's investment environment and the internationalization of Taiwan, she said.
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