The Hong Kong Democratic Party being a staunch advocate of democracy, it of course follows democratic process in the running of its own affairs. If after due democratic process within the party, the Democratic Party still decides not to hold a “disguised referendum” on Hong Kong’s future system of government, this is understandable. However, this will show that the Hong Kong Democratic Party has reached its old age.
First of all, what is the average age of party members of the Hong Kong Democratic Party? What is the average age of influential members of the Hong Kong Democratic Party?
Another feature of old age is that this party just wants to hold onto their present positions, it is less aggressive and does not believe that the public can be staunch supporters of the cause of democracy and will take the initiative to come out and vote. In fact, if the public do not come out and vote, it is their choice, we must respect their choice. Therefore, what is the Democratic Party afraid of if there is a "disguised referendum"? Society is not static; it is changing all the time. The voters’ support of political parties changes all the time. They may not vote for the Democratic Party in the next election because they are not satisfied with the Democratic Party’s not agreeing to holding the "disguised referendum". Then the Democratic Party will not be able to hold onto their present position. In great contrast to the Hong Kong Democratic Party, other democratic parties of Hong Kong are much more assertive and confident. One of them may replace the Hong Kong Democratic Party as the single largest democratic party in Hong Kong.
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