Free Tibet -- Olympics in the crosshairs

From the Washington Post:

The uprising in the remote Himalayan region lasted for barely more than a day. But it generated a worldwide swell of concern. Now, the Games -- intended to be a festive coming-out party for modern China -- could become a dramatic reminder that the Communist Party still relies on Leninist police tactics and Orwellian censorship to enforce its monopoly on power.

"Leninist police tactics and Orwellian censorship to enforce its monopoly on power"

Exactly right. Maoist Communism is built on a brutal sacrifice of the individual in favor of the state. The Olympics cannot, in any way, give this evil entity any right to puff out its chest on the world stage.

Fact: China made promises to clean up its act as a condition for being awarded the games.

Fact: China has changed nothing.

Fact: The International Olympic committee has done nothing to hold China to its promises.


"Leninist police tactics and Orwellian censorship to enforce its monopoly on power"


So what's the next step?

Individually: Boycott -- Buy ZERO, nada, no $ from any sponsor of the Olympics during the games. No IBM, Coke, McDonalds, etc. while the games are on. Send them letters explaining why. Also, watch your government and the media and demand that they take the proper action also.

As a country: Virtual boycott -- Limit use of your flag and your national anthem. Allow athletes to compete, but do not "endorse" games with our symbols. Our flag and anthem represent freedom's triumph over tyranny. Ask instead for a moment of silence to remember all those who died so we can have the freedom to pursue sports.

Media: Balance the reporting. Report on dissidents, Chinese repression, and lack of freedom during the games. WHEN China responds by trying to control or expel reporters, make that the story. If a reporter is banned for reporting on dissidents, pull two sports reporters. Make the Chinese attempts to control the press result in a blackout of coverage of the Olympics. When Chinese officials show up at ceremonies to bask in spotlight, give accurate biographies including the human rights crimes they have overseen (repression of demonstrations, torture, etc.)


"Leninist police tactics and Orwellian censorship to enforce its monopoly on power"

Don't forget this. We don't need to respect these jokers, we don't need to be distracted that their culture is different, we can judge this and condemn it. Humanity DEMANDS that we judge and condemn this!

We live in a free society; if this was China, I would be arrested for writing this and you would be blocked from reading it. History will judge us harshly if we do not stand up for the freedom of our Chinese brothers and sisters against their evil government.


"Leninist police tactics and Orwellian censorship to enforce its monopoly on power"