The Dalai Lama agrees that it is a good idea for journalists to be covering the issue, but he warns that they should educate themselves. “In the meantime, I think the correspondents should also know the background of the events taking place there. Otherwise, there is always the possibility of artificial publicity.”

There is still a lot of confused facts concerning who is at blame, China or Tibet. Tibet claims that there are 140 dead because of the conflict, while China claims there are 20, 19 in Lhasa. Journalists are not permitted to go into China or parts heavily populated by Tibetans, which makes it difficult to confirm just who is telling the truth.

China is also saying that the Dalai Lama has something to do with the protests.

The French are still supporting a boycott of the Olympics in Beijing. The French have also expressed a desire to talk to the Dalai Lama concerning the conflict. China is opposed to any outside country meeting with the Dalai Lama. Many other countries do not support the boycott of the Olympics.

I found this article here.

I found an article on Al Jazeera English website about Tibet.

It talks about how the EU is very against China’s response to the Tibet conflict. “We urge Chinese authorities to refrain from using force against those involved in unrest and call on demonstrators to desist from violence.” The Eu expresses its concern about “freedom of expression and peaceful protest.”

A lot of the members in the UN are supporting a boycott of the Olympics in China, but at the same time, some countries think that would be unfair. What is really happening during these protests? China appears to be the bad guy, but that you tube video is making second guess that view. When can protest be peaceful anyway? I think the truth in this conflict really is confused, someone’s not getting the story right. “The government said at least 22 people died in the city, while Tibetan rights groups say nearly 140 Tibetans were killed, including 19 in Gansu province.”

I found this cartoon titled “Dalai Lama Slams Chinese Repression” of interest.

Well?  What do you think?

Canada and Mexico, as the saying goes, have one common problem between them. – J. C. Ogelsby

Canadian money is also called the loony. How can you take an economic crisis seriously? - Robin Williams

I believe the world needs more Canada. – Bono

I want to thank all the Canadians who came out today to wave to me – with all five fingers! – George W. Bush

Wherever you go in the world, you just have to say you’re a Canadian and people laugh. – John Candy

In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity, and mutual respect. – Bill Clinton

Canada is an interesting place; the rest of the world thinks so, even if Canadians don’t. - Terence M. Green

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I believe that never was a country better adapted to produce a great race of women than this Canada of ours, nor a race of women better adapted a great country. – Emily Murphy

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I can’t say I was feeling patriotic, just a little sentimental about the country I grew up in, the only country I’ve ever known, and the country I’ve come to love.

I don’t really know what I should be putting in this blog. I’m told to put my opinions and my thoughts on issues around the world, but right now I think I’ll just have to start with my feelings. This was supposed to be inspiration. Has it worked? We’ll see…