Ending conflict with the people

Conflicts involving interests are common in a period of social transformation, and many who feel they have suffered will choose to petition to higher authorities. To prevent any negative effects from such incidents, local governments need to abide by the law themselves first.

Some blame the farmers for speculating on the issue, but in fact their actions are provoked by the wrong deeds of the authorities. Power should be tolerant of individuals who have reasonable complaints but cannot find any proper channel to express them.

hsw.cn, July 29