How can the IOC even think about taking the torch through Tibet?

The Olympic Torch will be lit in ancient Olympia tomorrow and everything it stands for is being compromised and undermined by China’s brutal policies in Tibet, East Turkestan, Southern Mongolia, Darfur, and, of course, China itself.

Even as I write this, the Chinese government is undermining Greek democracy. SFT’s Deputy Director, Tenzin Dorjee, is being followed by Greek undercover police as he tries to make his way to Olympia to peacefully express his views in opposition to China’s occupation of Tibet and the bloody crackdown that is taking place there right now. Just two weeks ago, Chinese agents took over the small town of Olympia and directed Greek agents to stop young Tibetans from entering the area where the flame is lit. (more…)