One constituency, two voters, two different views
Posted by Robert Olsen on October 19, 2007
During an election, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between different candidates who are trying hard to be everything for all people. They use promotional opportunities to embellish on their achievements and deny or gloss over whatever shortcomings they may have. I wanted a blunt and honest assessment of the candidates in my constituency so I found two people willing to share their opposing views. Both are long-time residents and regular voters in the Stanley Shek O constituency, however, Mrs Lee is a retiree, whereas Mr Ko is a business owner. Their expectations, needs and priorities differ significantly from one another although they both live in the same estate. As I reflected on both of the interviews afterward it dawned on me that I hadn’t just learned more about the candidates for the upcoming election but I had also learned more about my local community as well… which is a good thing.
Mrs Lee’s interview, with translation, 1:48:
Mr Ko’s interview, 4:45:
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:53 am
Very nicely done technically and visually, balanced and interesting!