Why Did DPP and Chen Chu Insist Ma Ying-jeou Pardon Chen Shui-bian?

The article explores the political motivations of 2016 DPP Legislative Yuan President Su Chia-chuan, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu and others who urged outgoing President Ma Ying-jeou to pardon former President Chen Shui-bian (then on medical parole). The author presents public opinion questioning whether pardoning Chen Shui-bian relates to 'social harmony,' arguing that if the DPP truly valued justice, they should first demand Chen Shui-bian return stolen wealth and apologize to society. The author contends this DPP action is the 'most vicious scheme,' intending to place Ma Ying-jeou in a morally compromised position, leading society to misunderstand that Ma pardoned the 'innocent' Chen Shui-bian to correct mistakes, questioning why the DPP wouldn't reserve this honor for incoming President Tsai Ing-wen.