China Olympic Noise

OK, let me start by saying that I in no way condone the Civil Rights practices of the Chinese Government. Actually, I condemn both those practices and their oppressive form of government as well. I do however find it comical that politicians and crazy protesters take an event like the Olympics and the Torch run to make a point.

The issues with China’s treatment of their citizens and Tibetan citizens are not anything new. It is the same as it has been since the Communist Regime first took power. Yet we choose to not punish them properly, and we reward them every day. This country as a whole has already been treating China as if they have had favored nation status for years. We have free and open trade with China. As a matter of fact it is very difficult these days to find anything in America that isn’t made in China. It is an absolute embarrassment as an American how difficult it is to buy American. I did this for years, but find it almost impossible now. Just looking right here around me now most everything is made in China: Mouse, Cell Phone, Coffee Mug, Watch, you name it. Heads of state for years have made cordial visits to China, and acted like everything is just fine thank you. Anything negative in any way is really a little tap on the wrist. Money flows every day from our country (and yes our government) to China. Everyone has stood by for years and condoned China’s human rights failures but not flat out condemning them.

So now all of a sudden we’re supposed to be outraged but things that have been going on for quite some time because the Olympics are in China? Give me a break! This is only done by Hillary’s Campaign and these Left wing groups to either forward an agenda or get free publicity. I assure you they are not really outraged at China. I am so sick and tired of Folks putting a faux opinion out there when it serves their purpose instead of really trying to change things for the better. Also, this is the Olympics for Pete’s sake. It’s a bunch of games and competition between countries and it has very little real impact on any thing of substance diplomatically. If President Bush boycotts the Opening ceremonies, I guarantee you that China will not “Free Tibet”.

If we really want China to change things, we need a long term plan to hurt them where it counts, in the wallet. Anything short of real economic threats, are nothing but a big joke.

That’s my 2.5 cents, so there!