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The whole world (including me) witnessed the grand opening of the 2008 Beijing Olympics last August 8, 2008 at exactly 8:08 PM. It was really a grand showcase of China's growing might, power and importance in the international scene. We were awed by the splendid performance of the 10,000 people who participated on the opening ceremonies. The colorful and bright fireworks temporarily made us forget the pollution and the human rights abuses the Chinese government has committed.
The Chinese government, most especially the Communist Party of China should see the Olympics as a reminder that we should uphold human rights. There should be justice, freedom and equality like in the different sporting events in the Olympics. Isn't it ironical that such 'noble' event that promotes the said values and virtues is being held in a country where repression of freedom and violations of human rights are happening by the minute?
China is said to be a 'communist nation' but since the early '80s, it has veered away from the 'communist principles' which is being promoted by the late Mao Tse Tsung. Neither they are now a 'capitalist' country. The type of principles that they are currently doing are more of a 'dictatorship.' Look at how they repress the Tibetans crying out for independence. And how can we forget what I call as the bloodiest and most repressive dispersal of a demonstration calling for 'genuine reforms' which is the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
China should be ashamed of itself. Propaganda would not help. They should rethink their ways. They've got a great deal of philosophical teachings whether it be by Confucius or the Buddha. They should try to apply it to themselves. That alone would help them have the 'change of heart.' And it's a great shame that the United Nations which is supposedly promoting the values and virtues of democracy is very silent on this issue. Not only on China but also on the US war of aggression against Iraq. Why?
Anyway, like most of the Filipinos here at home and abroad, I'm hoping to see an Olympic gold medal worn by a Filipino athlete. Last night I have seen JB Walsh, one of the Filipino Olympians, in action on the 200 meter breaststroke for men. Well, I thought that was a match for the gold medal but it was not. Anyway, my sister and I were cheering in front of our television and in the end, he eventually placed FIRST. Wow, I do hope he would be the one to give our country our first GOLD medal.
If I'm not mistaken, I think he is in the same competition where the legendary Michael Phelps of the US is competing. Well, I hope he wouldn't be intimidated and go for the gold!
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