If trivialities in our daily lives still have to come under scrutiny by the authorities,it will be hard for us to point an accusing finger at those who are thinking of leaving. They may just want to exercise fully their freedom of choice.

• 如果连生活中的琐事也要受到严刑峻法的管制，那我们也不能苛刻地指责萌生离去念头的国人，他们也只不过是想充分地享受到选择的权力。