trouble in tibet

[lobbs]

ha, that sounds like a indiana jones title. anyway, you all here bout the china/tibet troubles, what exactly is the problem? is it religion? im assuming it is. But arnt the tibet monks budist? and so arnt the chins? can someone help me out?

[Swissie]

Okay, in a nutshell....Tibet was its own empire. China didn't like that and wanted to rule them. The Chinese came in and were forced out a few times and look where we are now! :doh:

Take a look at the following. It explains the situation alot clearer than I ever could.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_sovereignty_debate


You should also check out Brad Pitt's movie "Seven Years in Tibet".
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120102/

Happy Learning! Its actually a very fascinating and sad history. Typical me, I feel for the Tibetans.

[lobbs]

sweet, danke

[Swissie]

Bitte!

I really liked this movie. Brad Pitt has a really poor Austrian accent (guess he should have taken lessons from Arnie!) but once you get past that, it is a pretty interesting story. Its only one part of an age old fight, but it really gives you an idea of the injustice. I mean, why can't these poor people just be left alone to do their thing? Oh well. Read up on it and tell me what you think.