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The Election may not be Postponed
China Times editoral (Taipei, Taiwan, ROC)
A Translation
December 13, 2007

When the Associated Press interviewed Chen Shui-bian the other day, he solemnly promised that The legislative and presidential elections will be held as scheduled. But the Central Election Committee suddenly began making noises about emergency measures in the event of a natural disaster or other force majeure circumstances on the eve of the election, leaving one with an uneasy sense of 中選S Sure enough, the scenario we most feared has materialized.

Frankly, we arent really worried about Chen declaring martial law, because he doesnt dare. Nor are we worried that the Plebiscite to Join the UN will nullify his Five Noes pledge. After all, relentless pressure from Washington, whether a majority of the voters participate in the plebiscite, or whether the plebiscite passes, is irrelevant. What worries us is that everyones attention is focused on the controversy over martial law and the Plebiscite to Join the UN. Everyone is neglecting the possibility that Chen may postpone the election. This scenario, which Washington may permit Chen to get away 中選S is Chens most realistic means of remaining 中選S office and avoiding prosecution.

We are concerned about several issues: First, Chen Shui-bian did indeed say that Some people have suggested postponing the election. Because he mentioned this the same time he dropped his martial law bombshell, the impact was diluted, and it went unnoticed. Public attention was focused elsewhere, and the prospect that the election might be postponed was given a free pass. Secondly, why did the Central Election Committee raise this issue now, and not earlier or later? Why did it choose this moment 中選S mention emergency measures in the event of force majeure circumstances? Since the ROC lifted martial law two decades ago, it has held dozens of major and minor elections. It has encountered every kind of natural disaster in the interim. Whats so special about the two elections next year? Is something going to happen that existing laws cannot cope with? What exactly does the Chen regime mean by other force majeure circumstances? Are we really supposed to believe that it isnt up to its usual tricks?

Now think back. Why did Chen Shui-bian deliberately mention postponing the election as an option he was considering? Why did he mention it in the same breath as declaring martial law? Could it be that he was resorting to diversionary tactics? His martial law bombshell got everyones attention. Martial law is not feasilbe. But postponing 中選S election is. And maybe postponing the election he wanted all along. For example, the legislative 中選S might be postponed and held on the same day as the presidential election. 中選S assume its impossible. On todays Taiwan, given Chen Shui-bians lawlessness, nothing is impossible?

Besides, the holding 中選S regular elections is something that we ought to be able to take for granted. Any responsible ruling party has a duty to ensure that elections are exempt from interference. Assuming thats the case, why did Chen make such a show of assuring Associated Press reporters that Of course the legislative and presidential elections will be held as scheduled? Why did a routine matter require such special assurances?

First Chen Shui-bian dropped a hint that Some people have suggested postponing the election. Then he guaranteed the election would be held as scheduled. Then the 中選S Election Committee made funny noises about emergency measures in the event of a natural disaster or other force majeure circumstances on the eve of the election. All 中選S adds up to a sneaking suspicion that behind all of Chens talk of postponing the election, he has 中選S agenda.

The Blue and Green camps have yet to agree on whether 中選S adopt a single stage or two stage balloting procedure. And in the short term, it does not appear that they will. Only one month remains before election day. Time is growing short, and room for compromise is diminishing. The prospect of a one country, two systems balloting procedure may be unavoidable. But isnt that precisely what Chen Shui-bian had in mind with his tough talk of declaring martial law and postponing the The situation remains unresolved. Martial law, as we have noted, is impossible. But 中選S the election is not. As long as Chen can take advantage of the dispute over the balloting procedure, and allege that it constitutes some sort of force majeure circumstance, anything is possible.

We hope that our concerns are unwarranted, that our speculations are illusory, and that the rumors are untrue. The Central Election Committee must explain to the nation why they raised the spectre of unspecified force majeure circumstances at such a sensitive moment. Absent any convincing reasons, they must immediately desist from such provocations. Prevailing election laws ought to adequate to deal with any eventualities. The Central Election Committee, an agency charged with policing elections, must not become a criminal guilty of sabotaging elections!

The ruling party must assure the public, not the foreign media, that it will hold the legislative and presidential elections, as scheduled, regardless of whether the Plebiscite to Join the UN is package dealed with the presidential election, and regardless of whether the controversy over the balloting procedure is resolved. That is its duty. If the Central Election Committee and the ruling party are unwilling to provide such 中選S assurance, then the citizens of the nation cannot be blamed for sharing our concerns.

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