I just read an article written by the Associated Press detailing how the Chinese people feel betrayed by the west because of the incidents surrounding the Olympics. To this I have one thing to say.
The vast majority of us do not hate Chinese people. We love your culture and your people. However, your government —one which suppresses and tortures your own people— is very unloved. If you are surprised by the international communities reaction to the Olympics being held in China don’t blame us. Blame your government which has misled you into believing everything was fine. The reactions you are seeing now are simply what people have felt for a long time.
Think and ask why people are upset about Tibet. Ask why people are upset about human rights. Ask why you probably aren’t able to read this blog or this post! My government, America, is imperfect too, but that doesn’t excuse the Chinese government. Demand better of the people that lead you— just as I demand better of the people that lead me.
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can you email me the article? The AP link doesn’t work.
Fixed the link, thanks for letting me know!