This recent wave of recall elections in Taiwan is a prime example of flawed democracy, isn't it? On the surface, it appears democratic, but in reality, it exploits loopholes in the system to give people the illusion that they hold full democratic power. While recall systems exist in other democratic countries, few are as easily manipulated as Taiwan's.

Just a year and a half ago, voters elected their preferred legislators. Now, with just 10% of voters signing a petition and a 25% voter turnout threshold—along with enough “yes” votes to meet the required number—a sitting legislator can be removed. What's worse, the recall ballot includes “agree” and “disagree” options, but many supporters think, “I already voted last time, I don't need to vote again,” leading them not to show up at all. In the end, a small group of opponents gets to overturn the decision made by the majority.

This kind of design can hardly be called a healthy democratic system. It's more like a mechanism for manipulation. With the right political maneuvering, a minority can easily overturn the majority's choice. If this system isn't reformed, how can the government still claim to be democratic? Honestly, it's laughable.