I'm so glad to see that Hitler is alive and well...and apparently running China. And here we thought he killed himself. [End sarcasm] That was my first thought after reading the article linked in the title. What good can possibly be served by sentencing two elderly ladies to one year in a labor camp? What can they possibly learn in this "re-education"
China's labor camps smack a little too close to Hitler's concentration camps for my comfort. The Chinese police can sentence you to up to four years hard labor and re-education in these labor camps. Let's be realistic, the only thing being "learned" is to never, ever question the government. I wonder what kind of physical and psychological torture is involved in this learning process. I'm positive these two ladies will not be enjoying the next year of their lives. I wonder if they will live to see the end of that year.
China had a real opportunity to put a different foot forward to the rest of the world. They had a chance to really show that they cared about their people and basic human rights of those people. So far all they've done is show the world how quickly they can put the smack down on all people instead. China, you blew it. Big time.
I've not watched this years Olympics. I feel that watching would in some way condone China's behavior. The only thing I've kept track of is the total medal count and at last check we had eleven more than China thankyouverymuch!
I can't help these two little ladies. Disagreeing with China and blogging about it will likely get me nowhere except maybe on a "do not allow entry" list from China. And while I'd be glad to make such a list for my beliefs, I'm just as glad that I live in a country that allows me to express my opinions freely.
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