[dirtboy]

I do care about being in the humiliating position of having to make an apology to said despot in order to satisfy diplomatic protocol.

Screw the Foggy Bottom types. Bush had just asked Hu to allow more free expression - and then wants to prosecute someone who subsequently exercised such?

Bush should have told Hu that this is what happens in a free society.

[Antonello]

Bush should have told Hu that this is what happens in a free society.

Something like this, maybe? 'This is what happens when you visit America. Tough crap if you're offended and now you don't want to work with us to resolve our differences of opinion.' Yup, I'm sure that would help us in persuading Hu to want to help with this lady's cause. Your diplomatic skills are incredible.

[Jorge]

Screw the Foggy Bottom types. Bush had just asked Hu to allow more free expression - and then wants to prosecute someone who subsequently exercised such?

How stupid.

This was not a forum for shouting out complaints at a visiting head of state.
Such behavior is against the law for a good reason.

Perhaps you think libs should have been allowed to drown out President Bush's inauguration with screaming and shouting protests?
Are you kidding?