I've read this thread with great interest all morning. But upon further review I think you all are making this stuff up. The torch relay is running extremely smoothly and everything is fine in Tibet.
http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/...14296388.shtml
http://www.china.org.cn/2008-04/09/content_14683096.htm
Firstly, the countries on the relay route have attached great importance and given strong support to the Olympic flame.
Secondly, all Torch Relay cities have given strong support for the event.
Thirdly, the Olympic torch has received a warm welcome worldwide.
Fourthly, athletes from all over the world have joined the Beijing Olympic torch relay with great enthusiasm.
