保衛中環的理念

1. 背景

1.1 一股社會勢力發動的佔中行動如箭在弦，有一觸即發之勢。

1.2 我們沒有政黨背境，但我們關心香港前途，我們同樣支持民主穩步發展，為香港未來，敢於發表己見，尊重別人的意見，爭取普選。反對佔中行動，原因是我們應該珍惜法治精神。我們在中環工作，可以說是中環的持份者，很擔心一旦佔中行動發生，香港整體經濟利益未受到嚴重打擊之前，我們的行業將會是首當其衝，直接受到嚴重影響。

1.3 因此，我們呼籲不單止不要佔領中環，我們必需要去保衛中環!

2. 我們是誰

2.1 我們是一群在中環勤奮工作的香港人：

• (一) 辦公室的專業與白領人；
• (二) 飲食業的服務者；
• (三) 運輸業的急先峰；
• (四) 旅遊業的大使者；
• (五) 零售業的從業員；
• (六) 金融業的點金手。

2.2 倘若佔中行動發生，我們六大行業必先受到衝擊。

3. 我們的理念

3.1 我們相信大部份香港人是熱愛和平與民主的。香港人也是聰明能幹的，我們成功，是因為有獅子山下的拼勁精神。過去香港由紡織、膠花年代，進入玩具、電子小龍，繼而成為世界級的金融與地產王國，在萬變的現實世界中，我們懂得兌變。雖然今天政改方案未必能符合一些人的意願一步到位，但憑著我們不撓的精神，用法治與和平，在客觀環境下，我們必可以為香港做得更好和更多的。維護香港穩定繁榮，創造進步的社會，才是我們真正的使命。

3.2 但目前而言，社會上大多數的人，都不願意見到佔中行動發生。我們必須明白「實事求是」，凡事不一定要一步登天，不過「千里之行，始於足下」，我們應接受的是「向前行一步，好過原地踏步」。佔中並非是爭取普選的唯一出路。

4. 其他表達方式

4.1 在8月中旬舉行的反佔中的簽名運動中,有超過130萬人表達了反對佔中的強烈意願，這點是在民主社會中不應忽視大多數意見。沉默的大多數人希望走正確的道路重返爭取民主改革；不要癱瘓中環，我們可以用更正面的意識和更健康去爭取訴求，不需要消極，比喻可以嘗試建立面書召集香港市民，進行網上上訪爭取普選，引起更多人去積極而又和平地參與﹗為香港努力、為香港發聲，更能顯示出香港人的團結、愛港、也是愛我們的中國。我們讀書要明理，努力也是為未來，為我們的下一代樹立良好的榜樣，我們更應儘力遏止暴力事情發生，無論誰人牽涉其中，或多或少都會受傷、違法，到頭來終生抱憾就不好了。

4.2 我們希望可以凝聚社會共識，達致化解佔中危機，造福於香港社會。初步預算在9月23日星期一下午3時正舉行記者招待會向香港市民介紹我們保衛中環的理念。

THE PHILOSOPHY OF PROTECT CENTRAL

1. Background

1.1 The Occupy Central movement is ready to take place at any time in the imminent future.

1.2 We are not affiliated with any political parties, but we care for the future of Hong Kong. We also support the steady development of democracy in Hong Kong. For our future, we dare to express our view and respect others’ to strive for universal suffrage. We oppose against the Occupy Central movement because we should treasure the spirit of law. We work in Central and therefore can be regarded as the stakeholders of Central. We are worried that once the Occupy Central movement takes place, before the Hong Kong economy is significantly jeopardized, our industries will be the first to bear the brunt and will be directly and seriously imperiled.

1.3 As such, we appeal to the public not to occupy Central. We must protect Central!

2. Who We Are

2.1 We are a group of diligent people working in Central:

• i. White-collar employees and professionals; ii. Catering service providers; iii. Transportation industry vanguards; iv. Tourism ambassadors; v. Retail industry employees; vi. Financial sector gold makers.

  2.2 In the event that the Occupy Central movement takes place, our six priority industries will be the first to bear the brunt.

  3. Our Philosophy

  3.1 We believe most Hong Kong people cherish peace and democracy. Hong Kong people are as well smart and competent. Our success is due to our industrious spirit below the Lion Rock. Hong Kong has undergone the eras of the prosperous textile and plastic flower industries, through the eras of booming toys and electronics industries to the era of world class financial and real estate markets. In the ever-changing world, we have learned to transform. Despite the fact that the political reform proposal may not satisfy those who would like to reach for universal suffrage in one go, by reason of our can-do spirit, through the rule of law and peace, under the objective circumstances, we can certainly do more and better for Hong Kong. It is our role to maintain Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity and create an advancing society.

  3.2 However, in view of the current situation, most people in society are not willing to see the Occupy Central movement happen. We should be practical and realistic. Likewise, we should understand that we may not be able to achieve everything in one go. Instead, we should take things one step in a time. More importantly, Occupy Central is not a viable option to strive for universal suffrage.

  4. Other forms of expression

  4.1 In the Anti-Occupy Central signature campaign held in mid-August, over 1.3 million people express their strong will against the Occupy Central movement. This is the majority view that we, as a democratic society, should not ignore. The silent majority wish to be back on the right track to strive for democratic reform. Hence, we should not paralyze the Central. Alternatively, we can strive for our goal in a more positive and constructive way. For example, we may set up a website or facebook to appeal to the people in Hong Kong to send our messages to the Central Government on the Mainland that we are desirous of having the universal suffrage we want. Working for Hong Kong and speaking out for Hong Kong can demonstrate our unity. We love Hong Kong and we love China. We set up a good example for our future generations, we shall endeavor to prevent violent events from happening. Whoever involved in those events will get hurt one way or the other which may be something one will regret for the rest of his life.

  4.2 We hope that we can reach a social consensus to advert Occupy Central and bring benefit to the Hong Kong society. Preliminarily, we intend to hold a press conference at 3 p.m. on 23rd September 2014, Monday, and will explain to the public our philosophy behind Protect Central campaign.

  The Protect Central Working Group

  19th September 2014