Originally posted by lotus999:
hk has no democracy but it has something that is more impt - a framework of rights and laws, known as constitutional liberalism.
constitutional liberalism seeks to protect an individual's right to life, property, religion and speech agst coercion from whatever source, whether state, places of religion or society. to secure these rights, it emphasized checks on the power of the govt, equality under the law and impartial judiciary.
constitutional liberalism has enable hk to flourish cos people's rights are protected and the courts and govt run a fair system.
Well said ! Took it right out of my mouth.
