tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post4565150771980867147..comments2008-04-25T12:55:11.102+10:00Comments on Lilly's Life: I See RedLillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-8981431178316962702008-04-25T12:55:00.000+10:002008-04-25T12:55:00.000+10:00Matt, I was too lazy to write full sentences, ha h...Matt, I was too lazy to write full sentences, ha ha. Reality was the Embassy here, (I live in the capital of Australia, similar to Washington I guess) bought in Chinese people from everywhere. By 5am in the morning there were 10,000. Of course they should be proud their home country is hosting the games but many were badly taunting the pro Tibet demonstrators. This whole torch exercise is just another empty meaningless symbol to me. It did leave me feeling a little concerned about the hopelessness when faced with sheer numbers if ever that became an issue in decades to come. The best part was seeing the Chinese minders get stopped from doing what they had been doing in other countries. Our Prime Minister said he didnt want them having anything to do with security and they were pushed back by police every time they tried. It was really interesting to see but it just accentuated something that is not so nice about power and the plight of those who are vulnerable to me. It was good to see that democracy reigns though and everyone could make their statement relatively peacefully. I am glad I live in the country I do.Lilly's Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-15498702708302676012008-04-25T12:07:00.000+10:002008-04-25T12:07:00.000+10:00Lilly, I don't know if you were doing this while w...Lilly, I don't know if you were doing this while writing this article, but while I was reading it I found myself singing it, instead. I guess because of they poetic style you used. It was quite funny (at least in my own head). But, seriously, I am glad you kept safe, but it seems like it wasn't so bad, mostly peaceful, as you said. The pictures speak volumes, however!! Thanks for the update.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00994185648078518634noreply@blogger.com