中文版在下方 - 給美國川普總統的一封信

Dear President Trump,

First of all, thank you for your kind birthday wishes! 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations on your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. 

We are writing to bring to your attention a deeply troubling issue regarding the state of justice in Taiwan, specifically the case of Dr. Ko Wen-Je, a distinguished figure who has been unjustly targeted. Dr. Ko is a renowned doctor who devoted much of his life to saving thousands of lives before transitioning into public service as the Mayor of Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city. He later emerged as a leading figure in Taiwan’s political landscape, representing a third political party and becoming a presidential candidate.

However, his political success and independent stance appear to have made him a target of political prosecution. Dr. Ko has now been detained for a second time for the tenor over 4 months without substantive evidence to justify such extreme measures. Despite the principle of being presumed innocent until proven guilty, he is being treated as though he is already a convicted criminal.

The parallels between Dr. Ko’s experience and your own challenges with politically motivated accusations are striking. His case underscores the misuse of the judicial system to silence political opponents and prevent the rise of alternative voices in Taiwan’s democratic process. Dr. Ko’s forced step down and detention raise serious concerns about the erosion of democratic values in Taiwan.

Adding to the injustice, certain media outlets have leaked details of the investigation, creating public bias and fostering an environment of fear and bullying for those who dare to speak in his support. This not only tarnishes Dr. Ko’s reputation but also erodes trust in Taiwan’s justice system and its ability to safeguard democratic principles.

It is heartbreaking to imagine Dr. Ko, a father and respected figure, spending the Lunar New Year separated from his family while enduring political persecution. This is not just an injustice to one individual but a warning sign for Taiwan’s democratic integrity.

I urge you to consider using your voice and influence to bring attention to this case and advocate for fairness, justice, and democratic principles in Taiwan. Dr. Ko’s story is a reminder of the importance of protecting political diversity and upholding the rule of law in all democratic nations.

Thank you for your time!

Taiwan Asian American Community

親愛的川普總統：

首先，很感謝收到來自您的生日祝福！也恭賀您於2025年1月20日正式宣誓就任美國第47任總統。

我寫此信是想向您反映一件令人深感憂慮的事情，這與台灣的司法現狀以及台北市前市長柯文哲的案件有關。柯文哲曾是台灣著名的醫生，在醫學領域成就卓越。後來，他投身於公共服務，擔任台灣首都台北市的市長，隨後成為台灣政治中崛起的第三勢力代表人物，並參與總統競選。

然而，正是因為他作為第三勢力的重要地位以及曾經競選總統的原因，他成為了政治迫害的對象。柯醫生目前已經第二次在沒有具體證據的情況下被羈押，總時間超過4個月，在這之間，他曾短暫但被監控下釋放兩天，他的再度拘留，顯示出他沒有得到公平審判的機會。在這過程中，原本應有的無罪推定原則完全遭到忽視，他被當成已定罪的罪犯對待。

柯醫生的遭遇與您曾經面臨的政治困境有許多相似之處。他的案件彰顯了如何利用司法系統來壓制政治對手，阻止不同聲音的崛起，並試圖動搖台灣的民主進程。柯醫生已被迫辭去第三政黨黨主席身分，他的再次羈押使人不得不質疑台灣司法體系是否仍維繫民主價值。

此外，台灣執政黨操控的媒體在調查期間洩露案件相關資訊，不僅損害了柯醫生的聲譽，還助長了傳媒對其支持者進行霸凌的風氣。這種司法和媒體的不當行為，正在摧毀公眾對台灣司法系統的信任，並對台灣民主的穩定性造成威脅。

在即將到來的農曆新年，柯醫生與他的家人不得團聚，仍被困在這樣的政治迫害之中，這令人無比痛心。這並非僅是對一個人的不公，而是對整個台灣民主體系的重大警示。

我懇請您關注此案件，並呼籲台灣維護公正、正義及民主的原則。柯醫生的遭遇提醒我們，政治多元化和司法公正是所有民主國家的基石，應受到保護和捍衛。

感謝您撥冗閱讀此信。