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Tell me is the title of an ad calling for universal suffrage
in Hong Kong
. It ran once as a full page ad on the front page of most Hong Kong newspapers on 28 October 2005, and inspired many other people and groups in Hong Kong to run advertisements supporting democracy
.
It was written in white text on a dark background. It also included a picture of an hourglass. About HK$200000 was spent in placing the ads. In 2007, two more ads were placed costing about HK$100000. The old man quoted in the ad worked in the property industry and is now retired. Legislator James To
assisted him in designing and placing the advertisements.
Universal suffrage
Universal suffrage consists of the extension of the right to vote to adult citizens as a whole, though it may also mean extending said right to minors and non-citizens...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It ran once as a full page ad on the front page of most Hong Kong newspapers on 28 October 2005, and inspired many other people and groups in Hong Kong to run advertisements supporting democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
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(Original: 告訴我,我會看見普選的一天嗎? 一位從1984年等到2005年,現年78歲的香港人) |
It was written in white text on a dark background. It also included a picture of an hourglass. About HK$200000 was spent in placing the ads. In 2007, two more ads were placed costing about HK$100000. The old man quoted in the ad worked in the property industry and is now retired. Legislator James To
James To
James To Kun-sun is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing the Kowloon West constituency. James To was also a member of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council until 2007.-Views, policy positions and Legco voting:...
assisted him in designing and placing the advertisements.