I was recently exposed to some very sad images of the Israel-Palestinian conflict and thought about what I might do constructively as a blogger. So, I have decided to make a plea to the world to help the two sides end their cycle of violence. I think we are way passed the point of taking sides. And, since this is a 'China' blog, I thought: it's time to think big and how … [Read more...] about the Israel-Palestine conflict, a call for peace
The Already-Here US Higher Education Loan Bubble
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/college/story/2011-10-19/student-loan-debt/50818676/1 Some people in US are asking rather obliviously, why are the students protesting on Wall Street (and main streets)? The above may provide some hint. … [Read more...] about The Already-Here US Higher Education Loan Bubble
Article uses Kaifeng Jews to put China down
A story published a few days ago in the LA Times talked about an Israeli organization, Shavei Israel, which helped a few Keifeng Jews to make Aliyah (immigrate to Israel). It quoted a few Kaifeng Jews having made the trip as saying how Israel is superior to China. Consider the title of the article: … [Read more...] about Article uses Kaifeng Jews to put China down
Outrage over toddler run over by vans followed by passers-by not helping
Video below is a gruesome hit-and-run of a two year-old toddler by two vans in Foshan, Guangdong Province. What is worse is the more than a dozen passers-by simply letting her lying on the street bleeding and not calling for help. This tragedy has gripped the nation; it is all over the news. The two drivers have been arrested. Prior to that, one of the drivers was reported … [Read more...] about Outrage over toddler run over by vans followed by passers-by not helping
Collective Defamation
What is the worst thing you could say or write about someone? Maybe alleging that they are a murderer. Perhaps it is labeling them a child molester. Both these accusations, when used without factual merit, constitute serious slander or libel. But what is the worst thing you could say about a group of people, a nation or ethnic group? During the Middle Ages in Europe, Blood … [Read more...] about Collective Defamation