| @ Wonton, to answer your question, which I cannot speak for others, I did not "capitalise" on the Tibetan guy's facial expression. It was only one of the many things that I pondered upon... like I said, I don't know him but please do not crash him simply because he tried to extinguish the torch. My point reminds whether the torch bearer is handicap or not will not change the action or determination of the protesters. Therefore, I asked you if you think you would perceive the same event differently if the torch bearer was Yao Ming instead? You said that you would not be "as" angry and that proved my point. You thought that it was disgusting for that guys to snuff out the flame from Jing Jing, would you think it would be disgusting for Yao Ming to be towering over a protester half his size to "protect" the flame then? You are not looking at the situation but rather the players involved. Isn't the underlying cause and agenda more important? I also do not agree that the protests are ONLY coming from Tibetans living OUTSIDE Tibet. The first protest came from within Tibet in March! And regardless of whether they are living in Chinese-ruled Tibet ot outside will not change the fact that they DO have a vested interest in the outcome of the protest. How does being outside Chinese-ruled Tibet strip them of a "stake"? Like how overseas PRC students feel angry about Carrefour and CNN, these overseas Tibetans are also angry with Beijing. Its the same set of emotions expressed for entity (China and Tibet). To clarify some of your assumptions/ accusation: 1. I never supported Bush's decision to send troops into Iraq. I think its is important to different between ordinary American and G. Bush. I protested against this actually. 2. Its true that I am disgusted with communist regime but I see its as the Chinese govt's fault, not that of the ordinary Chinese walking on the street. I distrust Chinese govt. Period. Please don't link this "race". 3. What makes you think I don't know China well enough? Or even the history of China and Tibet? You might be surprised. I probably know more than you? 4. Its clear that we have very different opinion and stand regarding this issue but am glad that we can voice our differences calmly in a civilised way. |
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