Tibet - Labrang monks protest 9.04.2008

Monks protest in Labrang Monastery whit tibetan flag!

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[MiraArcher]

One person's knowledge may be the other person's ignorance. It is difficult to understand asian politics generally, being european as I am. But I try to make an effort. Tibet most certainly cannot go back in time to the 50's. But human rights within a autonomous or semi-independent area are not an unreasonable demand. The Chinese way to try and oppress and silence everybody who tries to adress the matter are not looking good at all!

[SherabDorje1963]

The tibetan people, in 2008, have a democratic governament chosen democratically.

In the 50's China have a Maotsedong dictatorial regime, now have same regime... but the puppet is changed!

FREE TIBET

FREE CHINA

[bayervon]

laygpot, right on, brother.

we will prevail.

down with chinese dictatorship!

free inner mongolia!

[thermolee08]

I have no doubt tibetans know their language and culture. But, on a international scale, they are very uneducated. Any government that's heavily influenced religiously would simply open itself to exploitations both externally and internally, which was exactly what had happened for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years in Tibet. And who paid for the price? Third class deemed peasants who had no say other than work hard to serve the <5% elite monks.

[tsamzen]

Monks are asking " we need human rights."

[splittist]

thermolee08,

you don't give a sh*t about Tibetan culture so you can stop pretending now. Your comment displays typical Han chauvinism. So you want to "modernize" the barbarous Tibetans? Bunch of bullcrap. Chinese people themselves are under the despotic hegemonic oligarchic government of China... maybe you should be supporting the release of Hu Jia, the Chinese activist who was jailed for no real reason.

[LAYGPOT]

In exile, we have a democratically elected parliament and head-of-government and the Dalai's Lama's role is now similar to a figure-head, which he describes as semi-retirement. Please don't write irresponsible comments which contradicts your stated respect for Tibetan culture. How can you respect Tibetan culture and call some one educated in Tibetan language and religion uneducated at the same time?

[LAYGPOT]

How imperialistic you sound? Uneducated? Do you mean in Chinese? They are highly educated in Tibetan language, literature and culture? These monks are calling for the Dalai Lama's return and the Dalai Lama has repeatedly stated in speech and written that he would not take any political positions in a free Tibet and that the governance of Tibet should be handled by lay officials, who are already working in Tibet. Your comment reflects the imperialistic and ignorant views of most Chinese!

[thermolee08]

I respect Tibetan culture, and would love to go to tibet to experience it. However, most of the monks in Tibet are likely to be very uneducated and their mindset of religious freedom often counters the reality of life itself in today's world. I can already picture  Tibet's society if it is left to theocracy- back to the same SH**HOLE before 1950s.

[nudupdorjee]

be a voice for the voiceless. Although, they screamed,I felt that nobody was able to hear their screaming.