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Perhaps. But freedom for the Tibetans cannot be separated from freedom for Chinese and force is not going to keep the Tibetans down forever. If the country cannot peaceably accommodate a variety of viewpoints, China faces the risk of internal chaos. By suppressing them, the Chinese government is creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. A free society strengthens its internal cohesion since its sense of order is dependent on the active co-operation of free citizens. In China, the government orders almost every aspect of life and it is afraid if it lets the people manage their own affairs, the country will disintegrate. I think ordinary Chinese deserve more credit than that. They would disagree with their government but never reflect badly upon their country to outsiders and we Americans would never do the same. Responsible criticism is not treason. The basis of freedom is to be faithful to one's values, to do right by others, to speak out when things are amiss, and to love one's country.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

Sorry, I haven’t been here for a while, so I just couldn’t recall what brought up this conversation. Anyway, you’re right about the freedom thing. Our government is indeed making great efforts controlling the speech or whatever on the Internet. I’ve clearly realized that, and so have my friends around. However, it doesn’t stop us from criticizing the corruptions and something like that, maybe not enough. And I guess it would take a long way for us to change that embarrassing situation. Just like the movie BATTLE FOR HADITHA and its impressing intermezzo, or whatever you call it, LIES LIES LIES by Ministry, we’ll never be allowed to shoot a movie like that. Regarding this, we really have a lot more to learn from you guys. But one thing I cannot agree with is the “suppression on Tibetans”. I think you probably read too much CNN. ^_^