Comments on Mic to Mic: Message from Yauch: Support Tibet!!

Statement from Hillary Clinton on Tibet:"I am deep...

2008-03-18T20:25:00.000-05:00

Statement from Hillary Clinton on Tibet:

"I am deeply concerned about the violent clashes that have erupted in Lhasa, Tibet. Based on the limited information available, there is an urgent need for all parties, and in particular the Chinese security forces, to exercise restraint, to demonstrate respect for human rights and to protect civilians from danger. I call on the Chinese government to prevent further escalation of this conflict and to urgently pursue resolution through peaceful means.

"I co-sponsored the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act and co-sponsored the Tibetan Policy Act of 2001, supporting a dialogue between the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama. I have personally met with the Dalai Lama. I asked President Jiang Zemin to explain China's repression of the Tibetans and their religion during his 1997 state visit to the United States. More than 10 years later, Chinese repression in Tibet continues. This week, Tibetan monks have sent a message to the world that their aspirations for religious liberty remain as strong as ever.

"Upholding freedom and human rights in Tibet will happen through negotiation, and with a commitment on all sides to seeking constructive solutions for the benefit, above all, of the Tibetan people."

My senator is campaigning to be president! He issu...

2008-03-18T20:20:00.000-05:00

My senator is campaigning to be president! He issued a statement on Tibet:

http://www.barackobama.com/2008/03/14/statement_of_senator_barack_ob_9.php

I suggest if you really want to make an impact, yo...

2008-03-18T19:59:00.000-05:00

I suggest if you really want to make an impact, you call your congressperson or senator and request an appointment to discuss the topic face-to-face. Most people think that politicians won't make time to meet with "regular Joes" about their concerns -- but that's their job! Their job is to represent the people.

It's nice when people care about someone other tha...

2008-03-18T19:44:00.000-05:00

It's nice when people care about someone other than themselves. I wish I could do more than contact my congressman to help. Human oppression must be stopped.

^LOL

2008-03-18T17:35:00.000-05:00

^LOL

At least he's not spamming us about male enhanceme...

2008-03-18T17:33:00.000-05:00

At least he's not spamming us about male enhancement drugs.

I wish MCA would email me every day! I don't care ...

2008-03-18T15:11:00.000-05:00

I wish MCA would email me every day! I don't care what the topic is!! :D

I don't completely understand what is happening in...

2008-03-18T15:04:00.000-05:00

I don't completely understand what is happening in Tibet, but I don't mind he emails me to read about it.

I understand your position, but I would argue that...

2008-03-18T14:47:00.000-05:00

I understand your position, but I would argue that if you have the attention of many people (like Yauch does), you have a moral responsibility to communicate what's happening if it can help someone.

What I find interesting is that he signs his name "Adam" when he has something important to say and "yauch" (with a lowercase y!) when he's Mr. Beastie Boy. It's a little Jekyll-and-Hydish to me. LOL

it's ok if yauch wants to post about tibet on beas...

2008-03-18T14:39:00.000-05:00

it's ok if yauch wants to post about tibet on beastie boys website but i don't want to get emailed about it

This is truly awful, yet not unexpected. Boycott ...

2008-03-17T15:54:00.000-05:00

This is truly awful, yet not unexpected. Boycott the Olympics!!

I'm greatly looking forward to attending the Dalai Lama's "Concert for Peace" next month here in Seattle.