It lacked a civil society given to self-reflection. It wasn't in the habit of discussing, deliberating and making judgments, and it lacked a concern for local affairs. "Ping Lu's soft, moderate tone reveals an undercurrent of hurt." Then as soon as authoritarian rule was relaxed, capitalism rushed in to fill the vacuum, moving into every nook and cranny. "
「從前威權體制下的台灣社會，從來沒有培養過自主機制，沒有善於自我反省的公民階層，沒有討論、思辯、批判的習慣，也缺乏對本土事務的關注」，平路輕柔的語氣中透著沉痛，「結果是威權箝制一旦鬆綁，資本主義很快地攫取住這個空檔，無孔不入地入侵。」