Are Hong Kong protests really a democratic movement?
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Violence must be judged in accordance with the law. Shaun Rein, founder of China Market Research Group, says Hong Kong's colonial history is full of ethnic tensions. And many rioters, he says, believe they are superior to people from the Chinese mainland. U.S. support also allows them to use force against those who hold different opinions, forcing citizens to stay silent in fear for their safety.