Originally Posted by Dreadnought

Hello Doriss,
Welcome to the WAB. Within the last few pages of this thread I'm sure that you can see many different peoples (from different countries) concerns about the people of Tibet and the Chinese government. Your government is under alot or political pressure as can be seen with what is happening with the Olympics. You have to forgive the fact that some of us (possibly more) get very little oppertunity to see inside of China (without anything being off limits) such does not happen very often in the media without bias. Critisisim is an essential part of become part of the larger global picture. Every country out there thats shares ties beit wanted or unwanted has gone through this time and time again (Americas gets it on a daily basis as do others). China, being such a large country would be assumed to be a leading power for the benefit of its people, its regional ties and contributing to making the world a better place to live for all concerned as well as her own economic health and growth. What makes alot of people skeptical about China is they are basically (forgive the term) isolated from alot of the bigger countries political wise especially the West.

I for one dont know the history behind China and Tibet but can offer you this. The world at large loves the underdog, It is underscored everyday we open the paper and or the internet. We are based upon values (I'm sure China is as well) Our values have tought us that every human being deserves rights, Ones that cannot be taken away. These people merely wish that those rights are extended to the people of China and Tibet and hopefully come to a better understanding that works for the two parties concerned. Some expect it too happen quickly. Others know well how long of a journey it is to get there and the struggles that come along with it. Either way welcome to the WAB.