Any attempt to punish the government of China will, ultimately, punish
the people of China. I have friends who were born in China. They don't
want to see that happen. Nor do I.
Paul
On Feb 11, 2006, at 3:38 AM, Cotty wrote:
On 10/2/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:
It's not a decision I applaud either, Frank. I loathe the Chinese
government, and I despise our own governments for dealing with them.
I would
very much like to boycott all Chinese goods, but unfortunately it
seems to
be practically impossible, with so many of our imports coming from
there
it's all too easy to buy something and only later find that it's been
made
in China. It doesn't mean I shouldn't try, of course, but it's
difficult
(for me, at least) to get uptight and moralistic about other people
when I
have so much Chinese-made stuff of my own.
The real problem is dealing with the fact that it is the antiquated
Chinese authorities that cause the problems. The people themselves are
generous and kind. I would prefer not to buy Chinese goods on the basis
of human rights issues (particularly Tibet), but as Bob says, it is
difficult in this day and age.
Remember back in the 70s when every damn thing you picked up was made
in
Hong Kong? :-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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