It seems this Tibet issue became well-known recently.
People usually like simple answers. However, simple answers always fail to explain what's happening.
If we trace to 1000 BC, there is no "nation" called Tibet or China. In fact, at that time people may not have the concept of a "nation". Nation is seemed to be social constructed. The reality is no nation contain purely one race, one language, or one religion.
As Mr BB Sensei said, "If we look at the culture, history and traditions of Tibet, if we consider Tibet as an entity that does have some separate identity from China."
Some people say that The Tibet should be free. What is the meaning of the word "free"? Free what? How to become free? Is "free" better off than the currently situation. Obviously talking is different from executing.
Not all Tibet people have the same need of religion. Some also has the need of modern life style. They also have the freedom to be modernized. Their need should not be negalected as well.
People usually like simple answers. However, simple answers always fail to explain what's happening.
If we trace to 1000 BC, there is no "nation" called Tibet or China. In fact, at that time people may not have the concept of a "nation". Nation is seemed to be social constructed. The reality is no nation contain purely one race, one language, or one religion.
As Mr BB Sensei said, "If we look at the culture, history and traditions of Tibet, if we consider Tibet as an entity that does have some separate identity from China."
Some people say that The Tibet should be free. What is the meaning of the word "free"? Free what? How to become free? Is "free" better off than the currently situation. Obviously talking is different from executing.
Not all Tibet people have the same need of religion. Some also has the need of modern life style. They also have the freedom to be modernized. Their need should not be negalected as well.
2 comments:
That's one problem. People inciting ill will and debate when they don't know enough about issues.
The related problem is that, in general, in the US and China and everywhere else, people's minds are made up and their opinions formed without any sort of deep analysis. If we look at the culture, history and traditions of Tibet, if we consider Tibet as an entity that does have some separate identity from China, and if we think about the world from the Tibetan viewpoint, maybe our opinions will differ from those held by, say, a person who sees the history only from the point of view of a Chinese person.
Or not?
I don't dislike those people who want independence. Everyone has the freedom to speak.
I don't agree with oversimplification. People should go debate with at least knowing something.
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