Growing up in the 1980s and 90s, the police represented bravery, protecting the innocent, with my uncle as my role model. That perception has changed drastically over time.
By the summer of 2019, the excessive violence used by police against pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong contradicted the image of safety and trust I once had.
That summer, I saw firsthand the impact of police violence when a fellow journalist was blinded by a rubber bullet during the protests, altering my perception of law enforcement.
At a family funeral, my uncle asked if I was paid to protest, reflecting a disconnect in understanding the motivations behind the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
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