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2008-03-14 China-Japan-Koreas

Protests turn violent in Tibetan capital

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Posted by tu3031 2008-03-14 12:14|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 I have wondered what Tibet would be like in the absence of the Chinese occupation. Granted, the current Dalai Lama is westernized and so wouldn't be too obnoxious.

However, it would most likely be a theocracy. And even though it would be a Buddhist, not Muslim theocracy, I'm not comfortable with religious police enforcing religious laws.

Remember that Buddhism isn't all sweetness and light everywhere in the world. In Thailand, for example, Buddhist monks have a tendency for making violent trouble.

There is also a big problem with cultural traditions being enforced with religious law.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-03-14 13:47|| 2008-03-14 13:47|| Front Page Top

#2 A valid qualm.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-03-14 15:37|| 2008-03-14 15:37|| Front Page Top

#3 They should have waited to do this until closer to the Olympics. The Chicoms must be concerned about the PR implications.

Posted by Abu Uluque (aka Ebbang Uluque6305) 2008-03-14 16:02|| 2008-03-14 16:02|| Front Page Top

#4 nonetheless Thailand isnt a theocracy, and even when the military is in power is a damned site more open than China.

let em try freedom before we prejudge em.

Posted by liberalhawk 2008-03-14 16:10|| 2008-03-14 16:10|| Front Page Top

#5 TOPIX > NEW TIBET CRISIS TO TEST CHINESE POWER?; + SRI LANKA ACCUSES US OF GIVING LIFELINE TO TAMIL TIGERS [by criticizing Sri Lankan human rights].

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-03-14 23:25|| 2008-03-14 23:25|| Front Page Top

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