Criticism follows President Ma's suggestion that people get used to higher gas and electri...

Cash-strapped consumers are angry over President Ma Ying-jeou's latest gaffe. Ma suggested that people should just get used to higher gasoline and electricity prices, leading to widespread criticism. As the National Conference of University and College Presidents occurred yesterday, protesters outside demonstrated against the commercialization of education. More fuel was added to the fire by President Ma.Ma Ying-jeou (Jan. 9)PresidentI think it's similar to rising gas and electricity prices. When an announcement arrives that prices will go up, go quickly to fill up your tank. If prices will soon fall, wait a little to fill up. People just need to get used to this.Chen Ting-feiDPP Legislator He wants to raise tuition and even says we should be accustomed to higher gas and electricity prices