There may exist some misunderstandings between us. I am trying to elaborate my attitudes, any mistakes please be kind to point it out.
Firstly I should state that I am just an undergraduate student, who beheld the sufferings of classmates around me (they either have relatives or friends in the sichuan, although our university does not locate there), and at the same time keeping deep attention at the proceeding of the subsequent rescue, so I truthfully understand what is going on in China.
In the official forum system of our university there is a BBS board where students can post political comments. At that site togother with other peers, we criticize the defects and faults of the current government, and praise its improvements and good deeds. I am neither “pro-gov’ nor “anti-gov”, instead I think and make comments with no bias. I got extremely anger at the corruptions of the current government, and always condemned at the low-effiency of government’ institutes. But at this time, I do find that government performs well in managing this disasters, although improvements are still in need.
At the public tianya bbs system there exist plenty of pictures about the scene of earthquake, such as the collapsed bulidings and injured or dead persons. I also posted some pictures from my classmates on the situation of sichuan. If it is true that to post pictures one may be arrested by the government, there will be more persons, but not just two, will be detained now. BTW, I fails to find to news on this kind of arrest, if you have information on it please feel free to tell me to facilitate me to judge the situation. You know the strength of one person is quite limited, so it is highly appreciated that if others can help me make clear of what really happens.
I really wish I could believe you. I really do. There are many who were here who are no longer and it frightens us. Only you are left. You who may speak for your government. I’m not sure what to say. There is one person I fear for, well, probably two. We had such a great connection with the people there and I may be crazy but suddenly all are gone. What a shame, we will miss them.
We could understand if they disappeared one by one, losing interest. But all suddenly. The trust is gone.
Sincerely, I hope I am wrong. I know it’s the middle of the night where you are. I apologize if my suspicions are just that, suspicions. You must understand that we’ve been fed this line that China prohibits its citizens from free speech. Perhaps with this catastrophe the firewalls have fallen and are now back in place therefore prohibiting again...free speech. Perhaps tomorrow I will be proven wrong. I hope so.