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Taiwan’s democracy is under threat—not from external forces, but from within. The justice system, once meant to protect the people, has become a tool for political suppression, silencing those who challenge the ruling power. The case of Ko Wen-je is a glaring example of this abuse.
A former mayor who saved the city billions, Ko Wen-je has been unjustly detained, humiliated, and denied his basic right to defend himself. Meanwhile, those truly in power manipulate the system and remain untouchable. His persecution is not about justice—it is about eliminating political opposition.
Even his basic human dignity is being stripped away. His wife, who tries to bring him meals, has shared heartbreaking accounts of how food is deliberately smashed before reaching him. This is not just about withholding food; it is a calculated act of psychological torment. This level of cruelty has no place in a so-called democracy.
The charges against him defy logic. Political donations he never personally handled, concert profits he never took, and real estate transactions twisted into “evidence” of corruption—all while others in power remain exempt from scrutiny. The principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is nothing more than a hollow statement in Taiwan’s current system.
And now, even freedom of speech is under attack. A prominent YouTube influencer who supported Ko Wen-je has had their channel abruptly shut down without warning. Silencing independent voices and restricting online platforms are the tactics of authoritarian regimes—not a democracy. If Taiwan’s government can shut down dissenting voices today, who will be next?
If this can happen to Ko Wen-je, it can happen to anyone. Taiwan’s justice system is no longer about fairness; it has become a weapon of control. This is a dangerous path, one that threatens the very foundation of Taiwan’s democracy.
We Call on the International Community to Act.
We urge democratic allies, human rights organizations, and freedom advocates worldwide to take a stand. Taiwan cannot claim to uphold democracy while engaging in blatant political persecution and media suppression.
We demand:
1. An immediate end to Ko Wen-je’s unjust detention and political persecution.
2. Judicial transparency and fair trials that uphold true democratic principles.
3. Accountability for those who weaponize the legal system for political gain.
4. International monitoring to prevent further abuses of power.
5. The restoration of free speech, including reinstating unjustly removed YouTube platform and protecting independent voices.
Taiwan’s democracy is at a crossroads. Either we stand up now, or we allow authoritarianism to take root under the disguise of justice. We refuse to be silent. The world must know the truth.
救台灣：反對政治迫害與司法腐敗
台灣的民主正面臨嚴峻的威脅——這次的危機並非來自外部，而是來自內部。司法系統本應維護公平與正義，卻淪為執政者打壓異己的政治工具，剝奪人民的自由與權利。柯文哲的案件就是最赤裸裸的例證。
這位為台北市省下數百億的前市長，如今被無端關押、羞辱，甚至剝奪了基本的辯護權。而真正掌權的人，卻能操弄司法，逍遙法外。他所遭受的並非司法審判，而是政治迫害，目的是徹底消滅異己聲音。
甚至連最基本的人性尊嚴也被踐踏。家人準備的餐點都必需搗毀。這不僅是糟蹋食物，更是一種對心理的摧殘，是政權用來摧毀一個人意志的手段。這種非人道的行徑，根本不配稱為民主國家應有的作為！
更荒謬的是，檢方對他的指控完全違反邏輯。政治獻金他並未親自處理，演唱會盈餘他分文未取，正常的不動產交易卻被歪曲成貪瀆「證據」。與此同時，真正的權貴卻可以逍遙法外，毫無約束。「無罪推定」早已淪為空話，司法淪為政治打壓的工具。
如今，言論自由也遭到打壓！一位長期支持柯文哲的 YouTube 自媒體，其頻道竟無預警遭到關閉！**政府正在利用媒體審查和數位封鎖來噤聲異己，打壓任何與其意見相左的聲音。**這些手法與極權國家毫無區別，如果今天台灣的言論自由能被隨意踐踏，明天誰還能發聲？
今天，這種迫害發生在柯文哲身上；明天，可能發生在任何一位挑戰政權的人民身上。台灣的司法已不再為公平正義服務，而是成為執政者維持權力的武器及執法者逢迎媚上的工具。這條道路極度危險，若我們不反抗，台灣的民主將逐步走向專制獨裁。
我們呼籲國際社會、人權組織及民主盟友共同關注此事。台灣若要捍衛自由民主，必須停止一切政治迫害，還給人民真正的公義！
我們要求：
1. 立即停止對柯文哲的非法羈押與政治迫害。
2. 確保司法透明，讓審判回歸真正的民主與公正原則。
3. 追究濫用司法權力、利用法律迫害異己的官員責任。
4. 國際監察機制介入，防止更多權力濫用的發生。
5. 立即恢復被政府打壓的YouTube頻道，保障台灣的言論自由！
台灣的民主正站在十字路口。若我們不挺身而出，台灣將在「假司法、真迫害」的統治下逐步墮落。我們拒絕沉默，世界必須知道真相！
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