Chinese Uighers who thought they were escaping torture and imprisonment jump from the frying pan into the fire. God bless our magnificent war on terror.
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By chinesedude
i wonder what does the usa have to do to these people for them not want to come here. apparently gitmo wasn’t enough
July 15, 2006 @ 11:02 pm | Comment
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By Ahmet
I read this article and wept. Justice is a concept that obviously only the rich and powerful can afford. Although I have been extremely critical of Chinese society in the past, I realize that most of my anger comes from seeing the similarities to the corrupt, unpricipled, “might-makes-right” behavior of people in my own country, the U.S.A. If a country founded on principle can’t function in a just, civilized manner, what hope is there for a country ruled by ignorant, corrupt, unpriciples thugs like the CCP? It’s quite depressing isn’t it? I guess I can be inspired by the sheer will to live that the Uigher men in Albania have demonstrated thus far. Let’s all hope that they will be able to live a life of freedom and peace with their families soon.
July 16, 2006 @ 9:11 pm | Comment
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By OtherLisa
The Uighurs should be allowed permanent residency in the US. It’s the very least our government could do.
July 16, 2006 @ 9:18 pm | Comment