Lam's emergency decree banning wearing masks in Hong Kong was a big inspiration for the citizens.

However, the thugs have started arresting people for wearing masks.

Ironically, the "emergency" law that the Hong Kong puppet government is using was imposed on its colony by the UK. Hong Kong did not have a democratic government until the absence of democracy there embarrassed the UK, which was criticizing China for planning to deny democracy to Hong Kong.

In such situations, it is a fundamental mistake to compare the wrongs of two parties. Rather, we should hold each one responsible. The UK should have given Hong Kong a democratic government much earlier, but that lateness doesn't excuse what China has done to make democracy a sham.