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To: D-fendr

I believe that Tibet is now part of China. You make a number of assertions that are difficult to evaluate without reliable evidence. I’m sure there has been repression. But as is often the case, the most extreme claims are not always the most reliable.


204 posted on 07/30/2008 10:57:27 PM PDT by compound w
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To: compound w
I believe that Tibet is now part of China.

That would be correct; you likely are aware of the invasion of Tibet, perhaps. My question was whether you support that invasion and ongoing rule of Tibet by China.

I’m sure there has been repression.

Your research is correct here.

You make a number of assertions that are difficult to evaluate without reliable evidence.

What would you consider reliable evidence - what are reliable sources to you?

The Chinese appear to be aiming for a situation in which native culture is kept entirely within the private realm or is rendered into mostly show and ceremony… Chinese leaders seem to think this is the appropriate way to integrate Tibetans into larger Chinese society.

And what do you think of this? Is it appropriate and is it "integration"?

it remains to be seen whether it will “work” in Tibet.

Work for whom? How do you define 'work' in this usage?

The Dalli Lama (sic) calls it “cultural genocide,” but I think that goes way too far.

So in your view, not being permitted to speak Tibetan or to be Tibetan in public, or practice of Tibetan religion in freedom will not cause the death of Tibetan culture.

Really?

206 posted on 07/30/2008 11:53:53 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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