Political radicals damaging HK's democratization

A FEW POLITICAL RADICALS in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region staged a violent protest against the government's proposals for universal suffrage on Sunday. Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying termed their action "unsavory" and called for rational discussion on the government's reform plans. Comments:

The few who resort to political violence cause huge financial losses to Hong Kong residents. Their rampancy has a lot to do with the weak punishments they receive according to the local law. Thus, the relevant regulations need to be strengthened and law enforcement enhanced to prevent some "political gangsters" from sabotaging society.

Hong Kong Commercial Daily, April 28