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End China's Human Rights Abuses in Tibet Before the 2008 Olympics
Target: Jacques Rogge, International Olympic Committee PresidentSponsored by: Care2.com
Although China is known around the world for violating human rights in Tibet, the International Olympic Committee chose Beijing as the site for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
Tens of thousands of Tibetans have been forced to leave their homeland due to the brutal Chinese occupation.
China's current policy toward Tibet includes:
Let China know that its successful Olympic bid does NOT mean the world sanctions its mistreatment of Tibetans! CALL ON CHINA TO END HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN TIBET.
Tens of thousands of Tibetans have been forced to leave their homeland due to the brutal Chinese occupation.
China's current policy toward Tibet includes:
- Imprisoning and torturing Tibetans who speak out against the Chinese occupation of Tibet;
- Violating religious freedoms, including abducting one of Tibet's most important religious figures when he was only six years old. The boy has not been seen since 1995;
- Failing to provide adequate education and health care to Tibetan children, and to eradicate child malnutrition and preventable illnesses; and
- Enforcing laws that discriminate against Tibetan identity, culture, and religion.
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We signed the “End China's Human Rights Abuses in Tibet Before the 2008 Olympics” petition!
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I add my voice to the world's population to urge you to demand China begin honest, peaceful negotiations with Tibet. The Tibetan people must not be allowed to continue suffering under harsh Chinese rule. The allegations and the truth, which we've seen in video smuggled out of Tibet, must be addressed and corrected. I, as many, understand that people (world wide) are under similar circumstances and are no less deserving of freedom. However, the 2008 Summer Olympics scheduled to be held in Beijing are very political for the fact China assured the world in 2001 they would be upholding human rights guidelines and what we're seeing today, is NOT acceptable! Forced sterilisations, arrest, and even death are a far cry from even the basic human rights! What we're seeing is genocide. Sir, I implore you to take firm, positive action to find a resolution to the crisis in Tibet and show the world our respect and trust are truly accepted and respected. Together, we CAN do this! My sincere gratitude and prayers for a FAIR outcome. Thank you!..............................................................You know there really is still a chance for peace and that chance will definitely increase if we each do our piece. So let’s make peace -- in our homes, in our own hearts, in our relationships, in our communities, in all of our dealings and in the world. Peace be with us all.
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I have watched every single olympics since I was five years old, and have continued to watch them with my daughter but I will not watch or support the olympics in Beijing. We cannot hide behind a slogan supporting the ideal for athletes and at the same time turn our backs on the human rights violations being committed by the latest Olympic host. The Olympics are about bringing mankind together through an open platform of the athletic stage. The Olympics are designed to cross all boundaries, gender and race and nationality. We must not forget that all the athletes are human beings first, athletes second. To tout the olympic charge in the face of the atrocities that China continues to commit everyday, even against its own people is to deny that charge. To support the Olympics in Beijing is to support "Hitler-esque" activity of that government and to deny the very human-ness of the athletes that the Olympics seeks to put first. We should not support China as an Olympic host quite simply because if we care at all about the Olympic mandate we cannot.
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Respect! human rights and freedom of speach and writing, freedom of mind
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Please try to remember China's Government, one of the most important values of Olimpic Games: Fair Play and Promise of Ethical and Social Care of others-including the respect of Human rights.
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Stop the genocide. Boycott the Olympics. China out of Tibet.Prosecute Chinese for repeated human rights violations and torture of Tibetans and the Chinese nationals.
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ETHNIC CLEANSING = MURDER
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wow. how US-centrict. Why? why would you want to assume the position of world-police? you don't have the finesse, skills, and who would want to commit the resources? Hello? Iraq? it is in no way of reasonnable conscient approval to support these games given the mindset of the hosting country. we enable them by participating. Boohoo the particiants have given a lot of themselves. It's not about them. This abuse has to end. Now.
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Mr.Rogge, I am angry that you as president of this prestigous time-honoured institution would disgrace the Olympics and all that it stands for by hosting them in a country that has such a murderous, sociopathic governemnt. By doing this, you are dipping your hands in the blood of all the Tibetans, free thinkers and dissenters murdered by these Maoists. How much money are you making from this deal??? Maybe it's Time for a new yacht or Cadilac??? You have ruined the Olympics and should be ashamed of yourself. I can't save all the victims in the Chinese gulag, but, as a citizen of the Free World, I can say this to you! And I'm DAMNED PROUD that I did!!!!! Have a wonderful time with your friends in Beijing!!!!
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The spirit of the Olympics is crushed beneath China's oppression.
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Please urge China to show the world they are a modern and civilized country by allowing international journalists and amnisty members move freely through Tibet and other chinese provinces where there are tibetans and granting them full access to all chinese prisons. Thank you.
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The last great tyranny on earth should not be hosting the Olympics. Free Tibet!
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It is shameful that the Olympics are taking place in, a thus endorsing, such a totalitarian country. China disregards human rights and is the world leader by a wide margin in employing the death penalty. This is yet another blow to the already battered reputation of the Olympic games.
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China is a known human-rights abuser violator-- we should boycott the games to protest their treatment of their own citizens and those of Tibet.
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I do not support cultural genocide. The Chinese have politicized the Olympics, going against the "Olympic Spirit". I endorse a complete boycott of the Beijing Olympics by my country (USA) in view of the egregious and barbaric behavior of the Chinese government towards the Tibetan people. I will not view or participate in any Olympic activity related to this Olympics. The cowardice of the IOC is appalling as well.
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Afraid of a revolutionary bloodbath? You can help prevent one. Pursue a peaceful discussion for a free Tibet!
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P.S. This protest is also on behalf of the dissidents within China who have been persecuted unfairly, not only in the past, but also in the present (most recently a prominent activist, Hu Jia)!
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