Candidate

A friend shows me the news that a famous private doctor is going to run in the election for the council chairman.

Of course I am not surprised. The previous chairperson seems to have stayed in the post forever, and many people would like to see some change.

But he real thing that amazed me is what the new candidate (claims that he would) plans to do:

"I shall investigate major medical incidents in government hospitals proactively - before receiving a formal complaint."

Does any one in his right mind would agree to allow the police (or ICAC) having the authority to investigate the whole of your life - without a formal case?

You don't really need to have police or ICAC to have that authority. Imagine some other professional bodies (say, of lawyers and accountants) ask for the same right. Does that protect an average citizen, or put them at more risk ? (It is not only the problem of privacy; it puts an end to all negotiation and, above all, our right to choose who takes care of us.)

Gestapo !