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John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Started conversation Nov 3, 2001
Very interesting Entry. Although the reference to the communist occupation of East Turkestan (Xinjiang) having 'left most of the traditions alone' is misleading. The Chinese response to the Uyghur independence movement has been brutal. Many credible human rights groups have charged China with the widespread use of torture and the inhumane treatment of dissidents in the same terms as we are becoming familiar with in occupied Tibet.
JTG
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Sam Posted Nov 5, 2001
OK JTG,
I've modified the sentence to make it less misleading, while attempting to maintain an air of diplomacy.
As always, your comments are most appreciated.
Sam.
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Kaz Posted Nov 5, 2001
Yeah, I had recently found out more about the situation there. Its had a lot of recent developments, which is why I asked for it to be removed from peer review, as I realised it was one of those articles I would want to add to a lot!
Still, I'll do my best with the original, to keep it up-to-date.
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John the gardener says, "Free Tibet!" Posted Nov 5, 2001
Thanks, Sam.
Kazzikins, getting folks interested in something is half the battle... just waking them up is about two fifths, where I live. This is a very interesting Entry, and I deserve a poke in the eye if I seemed to suggest otherwise.
JTG
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Kaz Posted Nov 6, 2001
John, you never suggested anything of the sort!
I am very off with getting articles edited for many reasons, and have no intentions of submitting anything else for peer review, so you probably just detected my stroppiness!
I do intend to continue writing though, as I love sharing knowledge! I just believe in credit where credit is due! A lot of my articles are ongoing anyway, so editing doesn't sort them anymore.
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