⚖️ Inside Perspective: Is the Issue of Eric Chu Running for President While in Office Based on Bias or Populism?

This article comments on the controversy caused by New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu running for President of the Republic of China while holding local office. The author points out that this behavior is 'legal' and 'rational,' but public opinion attacks the individual with bias, lacking rational discussion on the legitimacy of 'running for office while holding another' itself. The article also criticizes DPP New Taipei City councilors for mobilizing to recall the mayor during working hours, questioning whether this is likewise using public office time for party election assistance, which constitutes a double standard. Finally, it calls on society to get rid of populist thinking under the bad habits of prioritizing sentiment and reason over law, and to fight for positive values.