'We cannot rule out the possibility that many citizens will join the march because of widespread promotion and mobilization these days... we cannot rule out the possibility that some citizens may join it as a kind of activity because it's a holiday... we should not think that many people taking to the street will necessarily mean they are against Article 23.' --Regina Ip responding to reporters' question on her views on the July 1 protest, June 29, 2003.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests many motivations for protest participation, not all political.
- In plain terms
- People protest for varied reasons, not solely political.
- What can you take from it?
- Interpret protest numbers with nuance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to accurately gauge protest intent?
- What impact does motive framing have?
Another view
Attributing non‑political motives can downplay genuine dissent.
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