China adoptions: The "Genocide Olympics"

Continued from the previous post where China has been the topic.

China is now getting ready to host the Olympics, and as Grant pointed out in his blog, the upcoming hoo-haa that goes along with is a very big deal and the Chinese are keen to keep attention focused on good stuff.

Perhaps because people are actually paying some attention at the moment, and because the poop is hitting the fan in places like Burma, Sudan and North Korea in very big ways, China's propping up of the poopers is being noticed and commented upon.

Gathering some steam are movements to draw even more attention in hopes of encouraging action that might hold China accountable for its contributions to the total trouncing of rights by regimes it supports.

People with pull are pushing the idea of the "Genocide Olympics", a defining of the games by the policies of the hosting country, and encouraging those involved to rethink their participation.

The link above has contact information for letter writing for those who may choose to join in the move to discourage association with the China Olympics, and some are beginning to exert some pressure for boycotting the games entirely.

There is time for this movement to swell as the games near, and as situations worsen in countries of concern, and it could happen that China's government will begin to feel the pinch of discomfort that comes with widespread condemnation for practices as serious and distasteful as the tacit encouragement of the human rights violations of millions.

Because of the powerhouse status of China, it's not likely that countries will refuse to send athletes or boycott the games. No matter almost whatever China chooses to do, nations invested in investing in the huge market the country offers will show up and do the rah-rah, pat the backs, shake the hands, smile, nod, and avoid all questions about Sudan and Burma and human rights abuses and lack of transparency and anything else that might come up while the spotlight shines on China.

China, however, may still take offense at the idea that a lot of people will have been alleging that the modern version of the Emperor is naked as a plucked duck.

I hate to bring this up with people in the process of adoption children from China, but things could get rocky. Some version of what happened in Cambodia and what is about to happen in Guatemala could manifest, this time with China deciding to put the squeeze on adoptions.

Because of the power and influence, whatever they decide to do will get China the same pass that the country usually enjoys. Few fingers will point or wag and voices will be ever so quick to point out sovereign rights and cultural prerogative.

As in other countries, the fate of the children will be the last consideration, if considered at all.

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