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The Trials of China's Human Rights Lawyers

Here's my latest story on time.com about a group of Chinese human rights lawyers who are at risk of losing their licenses for taking controversial cases.

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    These lawyers are totally stupid. They know Chinese don't have, don't want, don't respect, don't recognize and won't accept human rights, for themselves or any body else. They should just let them be. Why fight for things you shouldn't have and no Chinese will thank them for their effort. They should just submit to the authorities and let them do whatever the officials wish. They must not repeat the students at TAM and continue their fight, forcing the authorities to use brutal methods to suppress them. They should avoid the fate of the few Chinese who were hurt during the so called Nanjing incident by repeating their mistakes of fighting a powerful foe. They must do what the Chinese people have been saying: Avoid conflict. Lie down and enjoy it, like what Deng Yujiao should have done in the first place, just to avoid troubles with the government. Chinese culture of fleeing in the face of strong opposition should be honored. That's the way of the River Crab.

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    poor guys who just want to fight....

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    Gao Zhisheng and other lawyers in China defending human rights are heroes. They will contribute for a change. If everyone is silently watching repression nothing will change. See what happened in Eastern Europe. Let's hope for a soon similar development in China.

    Anders Eriksson
    http://musicforfreedom.net

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    I Do Not Like What Xu Zhiyong And Other China's Rights Lawyers Stand For.

    By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet of Environment.

    I Do Not Like What Xu Zhiyong And Other China's Rights Lawyers Stand For. They are basically a trouble maker and opportunist who thinks that he is against all government policy will give he a chance for success.

    I especially object to Xu's lobbying on behalf of dog owners. Dogs are useful as guide dogs for the blinds, police detective work and military scouting, herding live stocks, hunting and guarding houses and belongs. Other than that, having dogs as pets are against Environmental principles. Dogs are consuming our natural resources which human beings should take the highest priority of its consumptions. Dogs also generate a lot of waste including droppings which are very difficult to get rid of. Dogs could spread diseases similar to swine flu or parasites such as flea and ticks. Dog barking are very disturbing for hard working people who need some sleep to regain energy. In a crowded cities dogs not only generate solid and liquid waste pollution but also gases such as ammonium and nitrogen related waste gases, sulfur and related gases and carbon dioxide which could increase Green House effects and Global Warming. Stray dogs could ruin cities making it unsightly. Most important dogs on the street threaten pedestrians and discourage people from walking in favor of driving which will generate more waste of fuels and air pollution.

    As far as Myself as Prophet of Environment is concern Xu Zhiyong has very little understanding of any truth but using new and radical ideas to attract supports to gain fame and fortune. He must be gotten rid of immediately.

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