Hong Kong's protestors deserve a strong show of support from the international community to dissuade China from efforts to crush this movement by force. We as Australian's have a responsibility to do what we can to assist those with democratic aspirations similar to our own, and as such we should loudly call on our government to do so. A victory in Hong Kong would have a major impact not just within the city, but within mainland China, as well as the world as a whole. People could see that they do not have to stand for oppressive authoritarian governments, and that they have the power to demand change. We are fortunate enough here to live in a society that is free and open, and we should strive to assist those around the world who aspire to our way of life.