Have you ever been in an argument where you just know that you are right and the other person is wrong? Here's a simple example: I think French toast is way better than pancakes, and I know I'm right. However, I have a close friend back home who would be willing to argue that pancakes are much better than French toast. He would believe he is right because, from his perspective, pancakes are better than French toast. In this situation, there is an easy fix that will make us both happy: we can each eat the one that we like better. Here in Hong Kong, there is a much less simple argument going on right now. Instead of arguing over food, the people of Hong Kong are fighting over the idea of independence. Unfortunately, having it both ways is not possible in this situation. Since I am not personally involved in this argument, I've been able to learn about the issue from both sides and take in both perspectives.
Some Hong Kong citizens, many under the age of 30, have grown up under the "one country, two systems" style of government that was implemented when the British signed a treaty with China giving them loose control over the region.
