By: Luke Plumb
May 17th, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010

Impact and Interesting facts

The murder of thousands of people was a reminder of what governments are capable of and the atrocities of this world. I personally see it as a disgusting show of military strength by the Chinese government. The world was shocked and angered about the events that took place that day. With many sanctions taken against the Chinese and the establishment that were set up it still leaves the question of, was it enough? It is disappointing that more drastic change didn't take place within the government of China. But this is the world we live in. Some interesting things is that the Chinese government originally issued that less than 5oo people died that day. But later reports revealed the number to be closer to 2600 dead, and around 10000 injured. Another interesting fact is that China bid for the 2000 olympics but was rejected, and instead given the 2008 olympics. The interesting thing about this is that the Chinese government promised areas for protest, but no protesters were allowed anywhere near the olympic games. China is very shady and dishonest. We must be careful with this country.

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