^Check this pathetic attempt at journalism from the same author, Jeremy Kahn.
And one of the comments that puts sense into his commie mind.
Jackass Journalism says:
For the readers benefit, Jeremy is actually a visiting reporter in china. The chinese authorities have issued him with a visa to report on the free and democratic conditions that the chinese enjoy, with some 'minor' conditions: u must not say anything about the killings in tibet, the fight for the independence of tibet, the beggars turned away from shanghai, the closing down of hundreds of factories due to recession, loss of millions of jobs cos of export slowdown, the rebellion by muslims in a part of china province; "Jeremy please focus on the gleaming superficial buildings, skyscapers, airports, not on the millions of rural chinese poor, who have been brutalised, their homes seized to make way for this gleamy infrastructure." Jeremy looks puzzled for a moment, but his eyes are taking in by all the superficial shine and and gleam of shanghai. "And of course Jeremy", the chinese authorities continue "u must realize that china is a free and fair country and has more democracy and freedom of press than neighboring india, and as an example of our freedom of press, u r free to report on the shortcomings and poverty and problems of the other giant asian economy, which is as u know a backward, socialistic, disease driven and rotting society with no infrastructure, corrupt society, fake democracy and brown ugly people. Dont look at the fact that they have the biggest muslim population in the world, the only sikh people, the largest hindu congregation, huge christian population besides, buddhist, jews and so much so that this massive country of varied linguistic, religious gathering of people, live harmoniously and elect a new leader by successfully conducting elections every few years. Jeremy dont look at the fact, that this so called ancient indian civilization is a country that is littered with magnificent temples, glorious churches, ancient mosques, massive sikh temples and buddhist heritage sites. Jeremy dont pay attention to the fact that somehow, this 'inferior' country of varied religions, thousand languages, loosely held federation of states is also slowly but surely building up its infrastructure, new airports, metros, motorways etc. Dont look at the fact that india is now the 4th largest economy from a PPP perspective. Dont look at the fact that they have the largest middle class in the world and the largest number of companies after the USA. Focus on their poverty, their backwardness, their creaky roads." But the increasingly gullible Jeremy points out that in a democracy every decision is queried, debated and argued , things take time to implement, and comes up with the example of NASA in the US which has been debating on how to best use the funds of billions of dollars: on pouring those billions into the space station or building a new shuttle? While NASA is debating other nations are catching up in the space and technological race...such as China and India, he points out. The chinese authorities look shocked. They look sternly at him and order him not to compare china with india! "How dare you? There is simply no comparison. And, America? Its a bygone power of yesteryear!", the chinese look smug with this comment. "We chinese are able to merge the benefits of democracy with efficient communist governance. Look Jeremy its simple. For instance, when we wanted to erect an 8 lane motor way in shanghai we razed to the ground a 100 houses, trampled on the objections of the residents and completed the project in a matter of 18 months. Look on the other hand at india, if they want to widen the road in downtown mumbai, there are a thousand civil rights organisations who would fight for the rights of the residents, the vigilant press creates obstacles, and it takes 3 years of tedious negotiations before the project is completed! They are Jeremy a backward jealous society in awe of the great chinese civilization!" Jeremy looks to object, but the chinese continue..."We Jeremy, are a very tolerant and fair democratic society with a fair and open press. However these are our rules for press reporters and for those who publish articles that contravene these 'minor' rules, they could have their permits suspended, their visas cancelled. prosecuted, jailed and in some extreme cases they have even been known to have disappeared of the face of this earth..." Jeremy nearly chokes and hastily gulps down his cup of pale green tea. Then smiles awkwardly (noodles dangling out of his mouth), nods vigorously and jabs in the air with his chop sticks and says "u wait and see what stories i come up with, on those ignorant, illiterate, proud indians!" And his gracious pygmy hosts smile in satisfaction and offer him more of the noodles....