Following is the submission of poet Nguyen Huu Loan, a pillar of the Giai Pham Magazine and one of the most unfortunate victims during the Vietnamese Communist Party's purges of intellectuals in the 50s and 60s in northern Vietnam. The Nhan Van Giai Pham affair, as it is known today, continues to haunt the Party Politburo and its credibility in the current calling for cooperation from intellectuals. Again, the poet questioned the Party's claim of serving the Vietnamese people. Most administrative offices were subject to popular vote. The provincial French officials simply played umpires.
People can sue and even impeach officials from their positions.
Corrupted officials were scorned by everyone. Corruption resulting in loss of lives was treated even worse. One such district official in Hue city was made known to the whole country. Second, freedom of the press and expression. Private individuals were allowed to set up their own papers.