Taipei, Sept. 14 (CNA) The "Million Voices Against Corruption" campaign aimed at forcing President Chen Shui-bian to step down has only created division instead of finding a solution, academics said Thursday.
The protest led by former ruling Democratic Progressive Party Chairman Shih Ming-teh has not presented any discussion of a solution, said Lo Chih-cheng, a Soochow University professor.
"Why will Taiwan be a better country after President Chen steps down? The protest does not explain that, " Lo said.
The protest has also failed to conquer three great divides: the ideological divide, the class divide, and the ethnic divide, Lo went on.
It is hard to look at the event as a non-partisan campaign and an urban middle-class demonstration, he added.
"The protest reminds me of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s, " said Bob Kuo, a professor at National Sun Yat-sen University.
"Foreigners who watch television news in Taiwan might get the idea that Chen accomplished nothing during the past six years, " said Che Pei-chun, a professor at National Chengchi University.
"But I'm proud of Taiwan. I'm proud of the Hsuehshan tunnel and everything Taiwan has accomplished over the years, " she said, adding that now is the time to look at the brighter side of Taiwan and keep the country going.
"I would like to say to the protesters: "Come on, get a life, " Che added.