"John D. Giorgis" wrote:
> Instead, the PRC's capital city has been awarded one of the highest honors
> in the international community, the right to showcase itself on the Olympic
> Stage.
I wonder if anything can be achieved by ostracising China? If we deny them the
games, are they really likely to start reconsidering their position? Will they
suddenly free Tibet because we say we don't like their attitude, or will they
just close their borders more and restrict their citizens more to protect the
status quo? Their significance to the economy of the US and other G7 nations
means no real sanctions will ever occur, and they know it.
My fervent hope is that the sheer volume of overseas visitors, the intense
scrutiny, the influx of the world's press, and their prominent position on the
world stage will bring about real change for the citizens of China (sadly, I
hold less hope for the citizens of Tibet).
Russell Chapman
Brisbane Australia
