Alienation of Legislative Function: When the Opposition Mistook Obstruction for Inherent Duty — A Critique of Legislator Hsu Tien-Tsai's Controversial Remarks

This article critiques DPP legislator Hsu Tien-Tsai's controversial remark during a TV debate hosted by Jaw Shaw-kong, where he responded to why a bill had been blocked from review for nearly a year by claiming, Our inherent duty as the opposition party is to obstruct. The author strongly challenges this assertion, viewing it as a severe misunderstanding and misplacement of the opposition party's responsibilities. The article emphasizes that the true duty of the opposition should be to supervise the government, prioritizing national and public interests, rather than engaging in endless obstruction for political purposes, which leads to national paralysis. The author expresses helplessness and disappointment at this alienation of legislative function with brief, strong emotions.