>"John D. Giorgis" wrote: >I don't get it. Based on the above context if the Chinese citizens >shared American values, they would *not* seem to fit the definition of >"Un-American" used in the above context, where "Un-American" is defined as >not sharing American values. They would too, John. No matter what values anyone shares, if they are NOT American, they would be be 'Un-American',in this context and any other. Maybe Kristin can clarify which one of us has understood her better. :o) > >Maybe you were lucky enough to get them in a situation where they were sure >they were not being observed. Then again, I am guessing that you did not >ask them if they would prefer democracy, or if they thought that their >government was evil. You are partly right - I didn't ask them if they thought their government was evil. I'd suggest you refrain from doing so too if you really want them to open up and answer. :o)As for the rest, I think they knew they were being observed, after all, we were having a conversation. All I did was talk to them - we found common grounds, they knew there was a lot about China that I likes and admired. So, when I asked them about their country's political system they told me what they thought - openly, honestly and without any fear of ridicule. And yes, they do want democracy. :o) Ritu _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.
