[StriperSniper]

But the retired nurse wanted to kick Chen out of office. "If he continues talking about independence and provoking China, the Chinese Communists will attack us," said Chang, 76, who favors Chen's opponent, Nationalist Party leader Lien Chan, in Saturday's election. "Independence is impossible for Taiwan -- we're too small, and they're too big. We should focus on the economy instead, and we can't do that by isolating ourselves from the mainland."

She would obviously vote for an international socialist like Kerry were she American.

I think Samuel Adams had something to say to people like her:

If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.

[Alia]

Yes -- I agree with you in re Lien Chan. Although I can understand her "nurturing" position; I would NOT take that stand. I'd rather die on my feet, than crawling on my belly. Thank you for posting the Samuel Adams quote: It is so very galvanizing and uplifting.