Dear my 同士,
Today, I am writing something that can contradict everything I have written on my blog. Until now, I have been pessimistic about the current situation and have only criticized the party. However, my criticism has been wrong, and I apologize for that today. I realized I am guilty of this and may have confused you, my readers, and divided our opinions.
I had previously made statements, especially that the Party’s goals were too high and unrealistic at the expense of the people’s lives. But here I realized that I had neglected the fundamental objective of our leader, Mao Zedong. In the first place, Mao Zedong always put us, the people, first. We must learn from his unselfish and humble character. (LRB 75) How could he, who always puts the people first, arbitrarily endanger their lives?
Mao Zedong said that there will be sacrifices if you struggle, and people will always experience death. However, if we think about the interests of the people and the suffering of the majority, we can say that dying for the people has given us a place to die. Only we should make as few unnecessary sacrifices as possible. (LRB 76)”. In other words, the current situation was necessary to transform the old Confucian-centered society into a new world.
I was shocked by the severe situation in the countryside, and I realized that I had quickly criticized the Party without being objective, and I regret it very much. It is impossible for a Party with such a spirit. Revolutions are not as easy and peaceful as a dinner party. We should think about the interests and growth of the country instead of being easily pleased or saddened by the situation in some regions, as I have been doing.
I am guilty of confusing readers and making misguided objections to the Party by my actions. “To treat comrades like enemies is to go over to the stand of the enemy.” (LRB 25) I constantly criticized the party for its shortcomings, thus hindering our unity. By regretting my own mistake, I want to contribute to the progress of China into a new society led by the Party and Mao Zedong.