Canada is honoured to have Lu Decheng on our soil.
Here is a great quote from him:
"In a repressive dictatorship, if no one has a spirit of sacrifice, we will never achieve democracy. This is China's tragedy."
So true, so true.
Those that sacrificed their own well-being, their own safety, their own careers for the betterment of all need to be saluted. Lu Decheng is a true hero, and may his spirit live with current democracy pioneers that are striving to confront a brutal dictatorship. Cheers to you Mr. Lu, and also to people like Wang Dan who showed courage in the face of brutality.
Taiwan has its own heroes as well who need to be saluted:
Huang Hsin-Chieh
Lin Yi-Hsiung
Annette Lu
and their Tangwai/Formosa Magazine colleagues.
Taiwan owes you a great debt for helping create a free, democratic, and prosperous society.
And we all need to remember that "freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."
