The rabidly myopic opinions of the former vice president of Taiwan are clear here. Ms. Lu's determination to resist and protest every positive move that President Ma Ying-jeou undertakes in his vision of positioning Taiwan as a major player in the free world showcases the absurdity of her reasoning. In the 30-plus years that I have been visiting Taiwan, I have observed the country's continuing growth and development. And in President Ma's four-plus years as Taiwan's leader, that growth has been amazing. The electronics industry is booming. Financial institutions are thriving. The tourism industry…a major source of income for hotels, restaurants, resort, airlines, retail establishments…the list goes on and on…has grown astronomically. And the people of Taiwan are benefitting from a continued increase in employment opportunities as well as excellent educational institutions that prepare young people for a successful future. Finally, relations with Mainland China are at an all-time high, with a relieving of tensions between the two countries that fosters even greater cooperation. Ms. Lu and her "fellow activists" need to return to reality and support Taiwan rather than fight it. Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA Associate Professor, Communication/Public Relations Curry College, Milton, MA