Monday, March 17, 2008

Give up, Rat out your friends, It will all turn out ok...

China is cracking down on the Tibetans
FOXNews.com - Tibet Governor Promises Leniency; Death Toll Rises to 16 - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News
"If these people turn themselves in, they will be treated with leniency within the framework of the law," he said. "If these people could provide further information about the involvement of other people in those crimes, then they could be treated even more leniently."
I am reminded of a time in college when I was brought into an office to be questioned about rumor and innuendo of breaking the rules. I refused to cooperate with the authorities mainly because I knew nothing. I was encouraged to tell on others who were my friends. I can not even imagine a morality that works out that this is a good thing to do.

For the Tibetan protesters it is life and death. Even turning yourself in will only get "leniency". It seems like a hard call to make but hopefully never will.

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