I remember where I was, what I was doing, everything, when I heard what had happened on June 4, 15 years ago. What a time. What a crazy time. The crack-up of the Soviet Union, Gorbachev’s visit to Beijing, the “Lady Liberty” statue in the middle of the packed square, I remember a shot of one Chinese student holding up a huge sign in English: “GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH” – which moved me immensely. The words of Patrick Henry, resonating still, in another country, another culture … and then the crackdown.
It was devastating.
Hats off to that brave, brave man. I hope history never forgets him.
China hasn’t changed: SARS hero and Tiananmen critic is missing
But they’re an “important trading partner”.
Emily – I bet 50 years from now – that photo will be used to commemorate the anniversary of that day.
My Head Hurts…
I have nothing; my mind feels like the inside of a seal-o-meal bag (do they still have those?). Don’t hang around here; go read Ben Stein. He says America’s really