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President Bush: Boycott Olympics Opening Ceremony
Target: President George Bush
Sponsored by: Care2
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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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We signed the “President Bush: Boycott Olympics Opening Ceremony” petition!
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China is showing itself to be unworthy of the Olympic ideals.
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Show your support for the innocent victims, Mr Bush!
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China must realize that the world has changed and China needs to keep pace. Such an outward display as a boycott might wake China's leaders up to the 21st century.
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Stop the torture now!
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I am not boycotting is the answer, but I do believe we should come up with dynamic ways to continue to show our disgust with this situation.
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Dear Mr. President, Thank you for considering the importance of not attending the opening of the Olympic Ceremony. This is a significant approach and yet does not disgrace or insult the Chinese. Please do not attend the opening ceremony of the Chinese Olympics! Thank you, Sincerely, Jan Weber.
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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to happy, practice compassion.
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Dear President Bush: Here's a different angle: if you prove that you have some regard for human rights and freedoms by boycotting the opening ceremonies, perhaps people will be willing to forget some of your history in Iraq. Boycott the opening ceremonies!
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To boycott the opening of the Olympics is an avenue to participate in making it clear to the Chinese Government - Your voice to represent the American people that we are against the Chinese Government's disrespect for human rights.
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Dear Mr. President, Thank you for considering the importance of not attending the opening of the Olympic Ceremony. This is a significant approach and yet does not disgrace or insult the Chinese. This is a skillful avenue to voice what is true! Please do not attend the opening ceremony oc the Chinese Olympics! Thank you, Sincerely, Deborah Bloomer
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This is an embarrassment to the Chinese nation. Please do the right thing.
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China has oppressed the Tibetans far too long and the atrocities occurring in Darfur have got to stop. Mr. President, please act.
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BOYCOTT THE OLYMPICS! BOYCOTT CHINA! FREE TIBET!
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Free Tibet! Support human rights! China has an abysmal record on human rights and environmental protection. Hold them accountable!