We were told that there are seven major demands for this march. I identify particularly with “Safeguard Hong Kong - Defend One Country Two Systems”. Hong Kong is my home. I would like it to remain open and free, where justice is practiced, and the law rules. At the beginning of the march in Causeway Bay, it appears that there were more police than us protesters.
Some feel our government is telling lies. Others feel the government is castrating itself.
Many feel the recent decision by the National People’s Congress regarding the Joint Checkpoint of the High Speed Rail is a violation of the Basic Law, hence without a proper legal basis.
Many are opposed to the practice of arbitrary rule by the men in power, as opposed to the rule by law which is often proclaimed rather than actually practiced.
Many are strongly angered by the violent grabbing of land by the rich and powerful.
Some are using the words in the national anthem to proclaim that we do not want to be slaves; hence we are standing up for our beliefs.
There are many more demands, many references to the Umbrella Movement.
The march ends outside the Government Headquarters.
Some are silently remembering the death of LIU Xiaobo, and demanding the release of his wife.
We are angry and frustrated. Even though what we say and do may not be enough to turn things around, we still have to do it. We have to stand up and let our demands be known, otherwise we are not worth them (the liberty, democracy and justice).
May God take charge of this world.
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