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President Bush: Boycott Olympics Opening Ceremony
Target: President George Bush
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When China was awarded the 2008 games seven years ago, the international community expected that this opportunity would help improve China's human rights record. Yet the world has witnessed exactly the opposite. Despite rallying cries around the world, China continues its harsh crackdown on protesters in Tibet and internal dissent, most recently by imprisoning noted human rights activist Hu Jia. But with the blazing tour of the Olympic torch, millions of protesters from Paris to San Francisco have been speaking out passionately for human rights in China, Tibet, Darfur and Burma. President Bush has a unique opportunity to speak out for those who are silenced. By boycotting the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, President Bush can join other world leaders in urging China to stop its repression of activists and work to improve human rights at home and in Darfur and Burma where China wields great influence.
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# 11,100:
6:50 am PDT, Jul 17,
Kathryn Barr, Pennsylvania
# 11,099:
4:00 am PDT, Jul 17,
Lubna Ibrahim, Jordan
# 11,098:
1:07 pm PDT, Jul 16,
Robert Duncan, Tennessee
The Chinese government has committed many human rights violations including those against Christians and have used slave labor involving those imprisoned.
The Chinese government has committed many human rights violations including those against Christians and have used slave labor involving those imprisoned.
# 11,097:
12:06 pm PDT, Jul 16,
Mary Anne Sage, Arizona
Dear Mr. President- With all due respect, I plead with you to boycott the opening ceremonies in Beijing. China's government has a long track record of human rights violations. Their treatment towards Christians, anyone with a dissenting opinion, those trying to leave North Korea's tyranny, and even the unborn, is horrific to say the least. I know you have to have read stories. As a Christian and leader of a country whose foundations are built on "inalienable rights that are endowed by our Creator" please consider boycotting the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and send a message to the Chinese government and those who are persecuted by it. Please do not turn a blind eye to terrible things that are happening behind the Great Wall.
Dear Mr. President- With all due respect, I plead with you to boycott the opening ceremonies in Beijing. China's government has a long track record of human rights violations. Their treatment towards Christians, anyone with a dissenting opinion, those trying to leave North Korea's tyranny, and even the unborn, is horrific to say the least. I know you have to have read stories. As a Christian and leader of a country whose foundations are built on "inalienable rights that are endowed by our Creator" please consider boycotting the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and send a message to the Chinese government and those who are persecuted by it. Please do not turn a blind eye to terrible things that are happening behind the Great Wall.
# 11,096:
7:58 pm PDT, Jul 15,
J. Hales, California
Mr. President, please send a clear and strong message to the governing officials of China that you and the United States of America do not condone the blatant human rights abuses routinely committed by the Chinese government. In doing so you may be instrumental in bringing about changes in Chinese law and policy regarding the unborn, Christians, women and others suffering under the present political climate of China.
Mr. President, please send a clear and strong message to the governing officials of China that you and the United States of America do not condone the blatant human rights abuses routinely committed by the Chinese government. In doing so you may be instrumental in bringing about changes in Chinese law and policy regarding the unborn, Christians, women and others suffering under the present political climate of China.
# 11,095:
6:36 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Butler Tanja, Massachusetts
China's persecuted Christians would be supported by this gesture.
China's persecuted Christians would be supported by this gesture.
# 11,094:
6:26 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Name not displayed, Oklahoma
Please continue your courageous stand for human rights by calling attention to the plight of our Christian brethen in China.
Please continue your courageous stand for human rights by calling attention to the plight of our Christian brethen in China.
# 11,093:
6:17 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Name not displayed, Oregon
I call on you to boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing to send a clear message to the Chinese government that we as a freedom-loving nation will not stand by and watch China abuse, repress and imprison citizens, activists and journalists who speak truth to power.
I call on you to boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing to send a clear message to the Chinese government that we as a freedom-loving nation will not stand by and watch China abuse, repress and imprison citizens, activists and journalists who speak truth to power.
# 11,092:
5:30 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Valarie Rice, Washington
Dear Mr. President, We need your voice to ring like Ronald Reagan's at a time where the world is watching. Make the clarion call to tell China that their abuses of human rights is unacceptable by boycotting the opening ceremonies.
Dear Mr. President, We need your voice to ring like Ronald Reagan's at a time where the world is watching. Make the clarion call to tell China that their abuses of human rights is unacceptable by boycotting the opening ceremonies.
# 11,091:
1:05 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Alicya Lima, Netherlands
# 11,090:
12:06 pm PDT, Jul 15,
John HC Niederhaus, Pennsylvania
# 11,089:
11:24 am PDT, Jul 15,
Andrea Ballew, California
# 11,088:
10:51 am PDT, Jul 15,
Jordana Keffer, Mississippi
We thought trading with China would bring more independence to their people. Now we depend on China very heavily for most of our manufactured goods, and the problem continues. The only reason to allow the Olympics to be in China was to bring more independence to their people. Do we really want to make the same mistake twice? Whatever happened to our commitment not to negotiate with terrorists?
We thought trading with China would bring more independence to their people. Now we depend on China very heavily for most of our manufactured goods, and the problem continues. The only reason to allow the Olympics to be in China was to bring more independence to their people. Do we really want to make the same mistake twice? Whatever happened to our commitment not to negotiate with terrorists?
# 11,087:
10:19 am PDT, Jul 15,
Tim Sauls, Tennessee
# 11,086:
9:25 am PDT, Jul 15,
Eva Lightfoot, Maryland
# 11,085:
8:57 am PDT, Jul 15,
Stephen Getchell, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. President, We need your voice to ring like Ronald Reagan's at a time where the world is watching. Make the clarion call to tell China that their abuses of human rights is unacceptable by boycotting the opening ceremonies.
Dear Mr. President, We need your voice to ring like Ronald Reagan's at a time where the world is watching. Make the clarion call to tell China that their abuses of human rights is unacceptable by boycotting the opening ceremonies.
# 11,084:
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8:51 am PDT, Jul 15,
Chris Bezner, Texas
I have an adopted daugther from China. I have visitted China and got to meet some of the Christians there. I know firsthand what a terrible thing the Communist government is doing to its people. |
# 11,083:
8:53 am PDT, Jul 15,
Name not displayed, Michigan
Dear President Bush, Please send the government of China a message that perscuting Christians (and those of other faiths) is not acceptable, that the world is watching and we care about how people of faith are treated. Therefore please boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Thank you, William Boyer
Dear President Bush, Please send the government of China a message that perscuting Christians (and those of other faiths) is not acceptable, that the world is watching and we care about how people of faith are treated. Therefore please boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Thank you, William Boyer
# 11,082:
8:34 am PDT, Jul 15,
Lin R. Ostlund, Washington
We must protect Human Rights, if we don't, who will? No one!
We must protect Human Rights, if we don't, who will? No one!
# 11,081:
8:23 am PDT, Jul 15,
John Parker, Massachusetts
# 11,080:
10:41 am PDT, Jul 14,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
Dear President Bush, I am deeply disturbed by China's violent crackdown on activists and journalists in Tibet. I am also outraged at China's recent imprisonment of human rights activist Hu Jia. Also, you must aware of the persecution taking place against Christians in this country. It is clear to me that instead of improving its human rights record as part of being awarded the 2008 Olympic Games, China is instead using the Games as an opportunity to further repress free speech in China and Tibet. I urge you to demonstrate the US leadership in protecting human rights by taking this unique opportunity to pressure China to improve its human rights record. Specifically, I call on you to boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing to send a clear message to the Chinese government that we as a freedom-loving nation will not stand by and watch China abuse, repress and imprison citizens, activists and journalists who speak truth to power. Sincerely, Monica Pramuka
Dear President Bush, I am deeply disturbed by China's violent crackdown on activists and journalists in Tibet. I am also outraged at China's recent imprisonment of human rights activist Hu Jia. Also, you must aware of the persecution taking place against Christians in this country. It is clear to me that instead of improving its human rights record as part of being awarded the 2008 Olympic Games, China is instead using the Games as an opportunity to further repress free speech in China and Tibet. I urge you to demonstrate the US leadership in protecting human rights by taking this unique opportunity to pressure China to improve its human rights record. Specifically, I call on you to boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing to send a clear message to the Chinese government that we as a freedom-loving nation will not stand by and watch China abuse, repress and imprison citizens, activists and journalists who speak truth to power. Sincerely, Monica Pramuka
# 11,079:
7:16 pm PDT, Jul 13,
Honeysucklebarb Liebowitz, New Jersey
# 11,078:
5:47 pm PDT, Jul 13,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 11,077:
10:02 am PDT, Jul 13,
Florika Bobetic, Sweden
# 11,076:
8:46 am PDT, Jul 13,
Terrie Williams, Texas
# 11,075:
6:43 am PDT, Jul 13,
Genevive Rah, Zimbabwe
# 11,074:
9:49 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Ilonka Newton, Texas
# 11,073:
4:51 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Kathy Whitaker, Michigan
# 11,072:
4:46 pm PDT, Jul 12,
DAPHNE DIMITRIADI, California
# 11,071:
1:20 pm PDT, Jul 12,
Theoni Kosma, Greece
# 11,070:
11:57 am PDT, Jul 12,
Leah Flax, Virginia
# 11,069:
11:36 am PDT, Jul 12,
RM Merrill, Connecticut
# 11,068:
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6:47 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Kathleen Cole, Ohio
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# 11,067:
9:33 pm PDT, Jul 10,
Chaze Pike, Alabama
Dear President Bush, I am deeply disturbed by China's violent crackdown on activists and journalists in Tibet. I am also outraged at China's recent imprisonment of human rights activist Hu Jia. It is clear to me that instead of improving its human rights record as part of being awarded the 2008 Olympic Games, China is instead using the Games as an opportunity to further repress free speech in China and Tibet. I urge you to demonstrate the US leadership in protecting human rights by taking this unique opportunity to pressure China to improve its human rights record. Specifically, I call on you to boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing to send a clear message to the Chinese government that we as a freedom-loving nation will not stand by and watch China abuse, repress and imprison citizens, activists and journalists who speak truth to power. Sincerely, [chase pike]
Dear President Bush, I am deeply disturbed by China's violent crackdown on activists and journalists in Tibet. I am also outraged at China's recent imprisonment of human rights activist Hu Jia. It is clear to me that instead of improving its human rights record as part of being awarded the 2008 Olympic Games, China is instead using the Games as an opportunity to further repress free speech in China and Tibet. I urge you to demonstrate the US leadership in protecting human rights by taking this unique opportunity to pressure China to improve its human rights record. Specifically, I call on you to boycott the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing to send a clear message to the Chinese government that we as a freedom-loving nation will not stand by and watch China abuse, repress and imprison citizens, activists and journalists who speak truth to power. Sincerely, [chase pike]
# 11,066:
5:37 pm PDT, Jul 9,
Devon Nelson, South Carolina
# 11,065:
3:04 pm PDT, Jul 9,
Octavia James, New York
# 11,064:
12:04 pm PDT, Jul 9,
Vicki Webster, California
# 11,063:
5:49 pm PDT, Jul 8,
Michael Janas, Oklahoma
# 11,062:
11:25 am PDT, Jul 8,
Name not displayed, Portugal
# 11,061:
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10:25 am PDT, Jul 8,
Pat Brooks, Arizona
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# 11,060:
9:44 pm PDT, Jul 7,
Christine Aurilia, New Jersey
# 11,059:
8:38 am PDT, Jul 7,
Rey Vanesa, Argentina
# 11,058:
2:28 am PDT, Jul 7,
Christine Gamarra, California
# 11,057:
3:15 pm PDT, Jul 4,
Judy Drake, California
What is the difference in the Chinese Government and Saddam's regime? They are just as responsible for deaths as he was. Do you plan to retire in China someday?Why are you afraid to challenge them. Why are you supporting them? Oh, I forgot, no one in China tried to kill your father.
What is the difference in the Chinese Government and Saddam's regime? They are just as responsible for deaths as he was. Do you plan to retire in China someday?Why are you afraid to challenge them. Why are you supporting them? Oh, I forgot, no one in China tried to kill your father.
# 11,056:
8:52 am PDT, Jul 3,
Katharine Eastvold, Illinois
# 11,055:
7:56 pm PDT, Jul 2,
Stephanie Conroy, Texas
# 11,054:
11:31 am PDT, Jun 30,
Carson Rhodes, North Carolina
# 11,053:
11:34 am PDT, Jun 29,
Name not displayed, Oregon
pleaseeeeeeeeeee
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# 11,052:
1:02 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Animals Abuse Greece, Greece
# 11,051:
1:53 pm PDT, Jun 27,
Odette Rickert, Hawaii