I. Citation:
Tibetans join anti-Olympics chorus
March 12, 2008
The Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0312/p04s01-wogn.htm
II. Summery:
Protestors in Tibet cause an uprising with their march against the Chinese government. They accused the Chinese of governing unmorally and limiting too many rights. Borrowing the publicity from the 2008 Olympics, they somehow made their protests known internationally. Many people say it is because of their renewed way of uprising. Under their new leader, the Tibetans no longer use violence, which earned them more support from others and also more publicity than any of their riots have ever obtained. This has caused many problems for China, who is hosting the 2008 Olympics, and has put them in a dilemma.
III. Reactions:
a. This article relates to the AP theme of changes in attitudes toward states and political identities because of the negative attitude that the Tibetans have of the Chinese government rules over them. They want their freedom, and a new identity as their own country.
b. Tibetan exiles have begun a six-month march from India to Tibet to protest The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the increased government influence in Tibet. They say that they have been repressed in the almost 6 decades that it has been part of China, with violations of human rights and genocide, although the truth of that is uncertain.
c. The writer is an outsider, one of the staff writers of the Christian Science Monitor news website.
d. Although the author is an outsider, it seems like he is in favor of the revolting Tibetans. He selects quotes from the rioters and their supporters, such as "We wish to unveil the true face of China" from Lobsang Yeshi and “the Olympics as an event that might not work out well for China" by Robbie Barnett, and backs them up with his own views. When he uses quotes from Chinese government officials, he dismisses them with the indication that the quote is something people should be suspicious of, and leaves much thinking to the readers. So although he is an outsider, it can be presumed that he is more in favor of the Tibetans.
e. The point of view missing from the article is the Chinese. Although there is a quote in the article from a Chinese official, it does not indicate where they stand on the issue and how they will deal with the revolts. If their prospective were presented, we would be able to understand how they feel about their rule over the Tibetans, and if they think it overly limits the freedoms of the people living there. We would also get an understanding of their plans and what they will do to stop these attacks on their way of governing.
f. I have always known Tibet as just a province of China, and could not believe the revolt when I saw the article. I believe this is a lot like Taiwan, who is also trying to become an independent country. I think that the things that are accused of the Chinese government are all exaggerated, and it is unmoral to start a riot like this to wreck something like the Olympics, which is a very important event not only for China but for the whole world.
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I thought the article was both very interesting and very crucial to this summer's well sought out games. It amazes me how these people were able to grab the international eye and focus it on themselves with the help of the Olympics. I personally thought the article itself seemed very controversial and included a wide variety of quotes from many types of speakers except the Chinese, which I agree with you that their voice would be needed. I can't imagine what type of conflict we'll see this summer not only from these protests, but from possibly other gruops who want free publicity in China who are willing to pervert the Olympic games. It saddens me to think that these noble contests are no longer about good sportsmanship but about control and power just like every other international link given to the world. Hopefully, the games will be very protected from any issues fired against them or social groups willing to manipulate them. Unfortuantly, I fear this has given rise to a new sense of ideas for future problems.
The fact that these are the Olympic games means that they are a universal source of prime time television. There long awaited and bottled excitement from people from all over has affected and will possibly damage international affairs and may even cause future cancellation of the games from their great and influential power known by everyone. The outcome of this year's summer Olympics house a huge effect on the entire sports and human worlds. It will not only cause obstacles for the Chinese government, but for the entire history of the Olympic games.
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