Good Opinion on International Olympic Protests

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I disagree with the manner of the protests going on. The locals (not Tibetans) of London, Paris and San Fransisco should take into account the Dalai Lama's views. He is after all, described as the leader in exile of the Tibet people. Also factor in the views of billion people who are experiencing a once in a lifetime event, in which the nations of the world are supposed to 'come together'. This has the potential to be a 'transcendent' experience for the Chinese people. They could incorrectly view it as the Tibetans sabotaging their moment which may lead to more violent crackdowns in the PRC.

I do not justify what the Chinese have done or are doing in Tibet.

This is an article on the Dalai Lama's public view

I also do not agree with the 'efforts' by Indian authorities to ban Tibetan exile protests when the torch passes through the country.

There is also an article on the BBC about the history of Olympic protest. Its called 'Power Games'.

People might look at this and call me an armchair critic.

I don't care.