A previously scheduled “patriots only” election — featuring only preapproved candidates — will still go ahead on Sunday, despite an expected turnout of roughly 30% that risks undermining the ruling party’s legitimacy and the ongoing devastation of the city’s deadliest fire, which has killed at least 156 people with another 31 still missing.
What do you think?
“I hope they let us vote for the anti-building fire party.”
“It’s always nice when they pretend to care about legitimacy being a primary concern of their ruling authority.”
“I’m inclined to go with the Party on this one. I mean, when have they ever failed us?”
Raymond Chiu, 60
Diner Stand-In
Celia Ng, 31
Rivet Historian
Dennis Lau, 52
Napkin Collator
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