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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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just because the U.S. skrews over the people of the world, doesnt mean its the in/right thing to do. im sure those competing arent allowed to compete if they are theives and murders, so should be for the hosts, no?
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The distinct culture of the Tibetan people stands them apart from China and deserves respect and autonomy. As the world gathers to observe the Olympic games, we must reinforce this cultural respect by demanding that the Chinese government free the Tibetan people to live life as they choose.
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The mistreatment of the people of Tibet needs to stop immediately!
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What sport does not have referees or judges? The ideal of fair play is inherent in sports and ensured by the refs and the judges. There is no ref or judge to blow the whistle on China for its foul play when it continues to mistreat the people of Tibet; you can be that ref. Please consider the important role you are playing on this "field of honor." Thank you.
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Les pays "civilises" devraient boycoter les jeux de 2008 si les Chinois se conduisent comme des sauvages au Tibet.
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Freedom should be the right of all, not just the ones with whom you agree. Perhaps the Olympics should not be watched while in China.
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Acceptance of China by the IOC as the site for the Olympics should in no way be understood by China as tacit approval by the international community of its civil rights abuses in Tibet. It means that even brighter light will be shown on China, and the millions who watch the games on TV or travel to China to see them will be hoping that the "best foot" China puts forward in its public relations will be matched by fair and equitable treatment of its own citizens and of Tibetans.
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The US said Saddam Hussein treated people inhumanely, but countries seem to overlook the inhumane treatment of people in China because they financially suit corporations need to make money. Why would anyone consider China for the Olympics is beyond me. This sends a message of support to the Chinese gov't. Mr. Jacques Rogge, do you support the Chinese government's actions?
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The history of apartheid in Tibet is approaching 50 years of tragic genocide. If we turn our backs on this in the name of The Olympics we degrade the meaning of the games themselves. Please act to use The Olympics for the cause of good, not to produce cover PR for a genocidal regime.
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The Olympics are about unity and peace, not torture and violations of human rights. Please respectfully protect the rights of Tibetans by dialogue with the China government before the Olympics begin. That is where you have influence for good. Thank you very much
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