at west kowloon magistrates court, nine more activists face public order charges.an, who opposes chinese law in the new rail station, is one of the defendants. in fact, over 50 democracy activists and elected law—makers currently face court cases that could bar them from office or see them locked up. this isjust one hearing in a series of legal moves against the activists. professors, student leaders and local politicians are all going through the courts. and all of them could face prison time. this case is seen as a clear warning to every level of hong kong's democracy camp — the umbrella movement must be crushed. people who lead protests against beijing must be prepared to face jail and, by using the courts, the tool is the legal system itself. we are defending our right to have demonstrations, freedom of expression and very important is our right to have our own choice of government. but there is substantial opposition to the democracy activists in hong kong. pro—beijing candidates here command the largest number of seats in the partly—elected local chamber. reg