Yet another reason why people should study history
The protests surrounding China hosting the Olympic games and the Olympic torch have been a "good thing" - they have at least increased awareness of China's appalling human rights record.
Still, it does help to know a bit of history, as without it we are unaware of our place in, well, humanity. Take this photo from a pro-Tibet/anti-China rally in the US:
Still, it does help to know a bit of history, as without it we are unaware of our place in, well, humanity. Take this photo from a pro-Tibet/anti-China rally in the US:
For those who don't quite grasp the irony, you might want to have a look at Wikipedia's entry for the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. There are many good reasons why China shouldn't be hosting the Olympics (which doesn't mean they should be boycotted) but that isn't one of them.
Cory
Via The Drink Soaked Trots
