Oh, my lady, don't feel frustrated and being forced in any way. Just like you said, we have done a great job discussing the blue and green thing last time. So this time, surely we will make another fun discussion. No problem. It's another opportunity to show that we can handle sensitive topics rationally.Iris Wu 寫:... I really don't like to be forced to choose a side for just yes and no on this question.
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I think identity is not necessarily an yes-no question. It's complicated and multi-faced, just like you said, so the answers could be varied, too. Personally, I take my identity as Chinese Taiwanese. It's likely that I'll live in Taiwan for the rest of my life, but it's also OK for me to live in a city in China if all these political issues can be settled peacefully in the future. Actually, many Taiwanese have already done so. I don't think they are stupid, or traitors.
On the contrary, in the Middle East, we see some people who raise the banners of patriotism, swear to fight for their believes, and lead their countries into war. I truly wish God, Buddha, Allah, Monkey King and all the other divine beings, big or small, can keep us away from this kind of patriotism, be it on the land of China or Taiwan.
