| As much as it pains me, he actually does have a point if you were to assume that a modern Tibet under the Dalai Lama were to follow the course of its history before assimilation and annexation by the PRC. It was a fuedal system with slavery and despotism under the previous traditional leaders. I am NOT saying I support PRC's actions or treatment of Tibetans. I think under either system these really pleasant, yet simple, folk get screwed. They are in much the same plight as the Kurds but owing to the peaceful ways of the Buddha they follow they do not participate in or advocate resistance to their rulers no matter who they are.
__________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck |