Re: Coffeesnobs view of Opening Ceremony
There is? I must let those homeless people know when I pass them. Im sure the members of the Qranic society felt valued out Camden way. Those who were locked up in immigration detention centres for the heinous crime of trying to seek a better life in a supposedly liberal country must have felt exceptionally valued.
Chinas human rights record may be tarnished but our own is not exactly a shining example either. WotB is right - this is a great opportunity to put China in the world spotlight in a positive way. The whole world can benefit from encouraging rather than castigating them.
Sure we can nitpick on some cosmetic faults in the way that the opening ceremony was conducted but it was still very impressive by any measure. Sure we can voice protest on Tibet but I think the Chinese have already received the message loud and clear on this and jingoism isnt going to help.
Anyway, soapbox has been put aside.
Originally posted by NewToEspresso link=1218237367/0#14 date=1218753507
Chinas human rights record may be tarnished but our own is not exactly a shining example either. WotB is right - this is a great opportunity to put China in the world spotlight in a positive way. The whole world can benefit from encouraging rather than castigating them.
Sure we can nitpick on some cosmetic faults in the way that the opening ceremony was conducted but it was still very impressive by any measure. Sure we can voice protest on Tibet but I think the Chinese have already received the message loud and clear on this and jingoism isnt going to help.
Anyway, soapbox has been put aside.


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