Do you (and some others in this thread) truly wish suffering on these people? Why not go all the way and say you wish all of these people would just drop dead?
If unrest brings about freedoms, then yes suffering will be part of that transition. What!? You prefer they stay in chains because it's easier? Odd.
Awwww, c'mon! How can I say this more clearly? The issue is not about the reality of suffering in China, or about the pain that is accompanying China's transition to a new economic system.
In post #8, Joe clearly wished increased pain and suffering on the Chinese people. Judging from Joe's later comment in #24, he does not appear to care whether or not China makes the transition successfully; he just wants them to suffer. Am I the only one in this thread who finds that attitude to be appalling?