tsquare
03-28-2008, 07:08 AM
Edit: Well I hope the new titile helps, only a few days left to sign for those interested, the 1,000,000 mark as a goal for this petition has been reached, Last I checked it was something arround 1,500,000 so thats somewhat exciting:), still who knows what a simple petition will bring about. With the Olympics coming up soon mabie there will be talks.
I just recieved this in my mailbox, and have signed this petition, I was wondering if othes would like to as well.
Tsquare
PS:link on the bottom goes to where one can sign the petition.
Tibet - Support the Dalai Lama
(My apologies if you have received this twice; I made an error in the links below and have had to cancel half-way though the previous mailing.)
I just signed an urgent petition calling on the Chinese government to respect human rights in Tibet and engage in meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama. This is really important, and I thought you might want to participate...
After nearly 50 years of Chinese rule, the Tibetans are sending out a global cry for change. But violence is spreading across Tibet and neighbouring regions, and the Chinese regime is right now considering a choice between increasing brutality or dialogue, that could determine the future of Tibet and China.
China is a sprawling, diverse country with much brutality in its past, so it has good reasons to be concerned about stability - some of Tibet's rioters killed innocent people. But President Hu must recognize that the greatest danger to Chinese stability and development today comes from hardliners who advocate escalating repression, not from those Tibetans seeking dialogue and reform.
We can affect this historic choice. China does care about its international reputation. Its economy is totally dependent on "Made in China" exports that we all buy, and it is keen to make the Olympics in Beijing this summer a celebration of a new China that is a respected world power.
President Hu needs to hear that 'Brand China' and the Olympics can succeed only if he makes the right choice. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get his attention. Click below to join me and sign a petition to President Hu calling for restraint in Tibet and dialogue with the Dalai Lama -- and tell absolutely everyone you can right away. The petition is organized by Avaaz, and they are urgently aiming to reach 1 million signatures to deliver directly to Chinese officials: Add Your Signature Here (http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/97.php/?cl_tf_sign=1)
The Tibetan people have suffered quietly for decades. It is finally their moment to speak--we must help them be heard. Thank you so much for your help!
Peter Shepherd
P.S. Please forward this email to all your friends who you feel may be interested to participate, to help in this small but significant way to make the world a better place for ourselves and children to live in.
P.P.S. Already I have received some criticism for my involvement in this. I know little of the politics involved and who exactly is right and wrong, but I do know that the solution to conflict is dialogue and love - not tanks and torture. Surely the ancient Tibetan culture has a right to exist peacefully. Though I view from far away, this issue is close to my heart because having been interested in Buddhism since childhood and been inspired by several of the Dalai Lamas' books, I want to support his compassionate approach. His message at this time is as much for the Tibetan people as for the Chinese.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/97.php/?cl_tf_sign=1
I just recieved this in my mailbox, and have signed this petition, I was wondering if othes would like to as well.
Tsquare
PS:link on the bottom goes to where one can sign the petition.
Tibet - Support the Dalai Lama
(My apologies if you have received this twice; I made an error in the links below and have had to cancel half-way though the previous mailing.)
I just signed an urgent petition calling on the Chinese government to respect human rights in Tibet and engage in meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama. This is really important, and I thought you might want to participate...
After nearly 50 years of Chinese rule, the Tibetans are sending out a global cry for change. But violence is spreading across Tibet and neighbouring regions, and the Chinese regime is right now considering a choice between increasing brutality or dialogue, that could determine the future of Tibet and China.
China is a sprawling, diverse country with much brutality in its past, so it has good reasons to be concerned about stability - some of Tibet's rioters killed innocent people. But President Hu must recognize that the greatest danger to Chinese stability and development today comes from hardliners who advocate escalating repression, not from those Tibetans seeking dialogue and reform.
We can affect this historic choice. China does care about its international reputation. Its economy is totally dependent on "Made in China" exports that we all buy, and it is keen to make the Olympics in Beijing this summer a celebration of a new China that is a respected world power.
President Hu needs to hear that 'Brand China' and the Olympics can succeed only if he makes the right choice. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get his attention. Click below to join me and sign a petition to President Hu calling for restraint in Tibet and dialogue with the Dalai Lama -- and tell absolutely everyone you can right away. The petition is organized by Avaaz, and they are urgently aiming to reach 1 million signatures to deliver directly to Chinese officials: Add Your Signature Here (http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/97.php/?cl_tf_sign=1)
The Tibetan people have suffered quietly for decades. It is finally their moment to speak--we must help them be heard. Thank you so much for your help!
Peter Shepherd
P.S. Please forward this email to all your friends who you feel may be interested to participate, to help in this small but significant way to make the world a better place for ourselves and children to live in.
P.P.S. Already I have received some criticism for my involvement in this. I know little of the politics involved and who exactly is right and wrong, but I do know that the solution to conflict is dialogue and love - not tanks and torture. Surely the ancient Tibetan culture has a right to exist peacefully. Though I view from far away, this issue is close to my heart because having been interested in Buddhism since childhood and been inspired by several of the Dalai Lamas' books, I want to support his compassionate approach. His message at this time is as much for the Tibetan people as for the Chinese.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/97.php/?cl_tf_sign=1