Tibet Can Not Be Saved

Okay, I get it, China invaded Tibet in 1951 and Tibetans want theircountry back. But on a scale of global atrocities, which include theRwandan Genocide where 800 thousand people were slaughtered in a sixmonth period or the current war in Darfur where at least 200 thousandpeople have been slain, I’d say the Tibetans have it pretty good.

Over the last few weeks, the Tibetans have staged various proteststhat have included extinguishing the Olympic torch, hanging signs offthe Golden Gate Bridge, and attacking political leaders. Of course theone fundamental problem with all their protests is that theinternational community, in particular the United States will neverfully support a Free Tibet.

Last year the United States imported 387 Billion worth of goods fromChina but they only bought 65 billion worth of our goods. Meaning welike their flat screens but they don’t like our Ford Focus. As a resultChina has 800 billion of our George Washingtons’. And if they get ridof them, the value of our dollar will decline. But if they hold ontothem, our dollar is worth more, meaning we can buy more Chinese goodslike the computer you’re reading this post on. Which in turn means theUnited State’s economic stability is not just tied to China butbeholden to it.

So unfortunately for Tibet, they are nothing more than China’sabused girlfriend that we are helpless to protect. Sure we see hergetting hit, but if we step in and say something, then daddy is goingto take away our allowance.