Here's a good'un :-) This post struck my fancy because of the focus on Chinese involvement in the arms trade. Primarily, my research has brought up lots of criticism of the United States' role in the international arms market, and so it was somewhat refreshing to be reminded that we aren't the only ones responsible for aiding genocide. This piece focuses specifically on Sudan and the arms China is pumping into the Darfur region. It also suggests attending a protest (if anyone's in NYC on the 30th, hit it up) of China's actions to promote peace in the area. The blog post made rather drastic claims that China was virtually the only country with the power to make a significant dent in the genocide occurring in Darfur, which conflicts with much of the information I've gathered over the semester. Although I was surprised to learn that China is the chief importer of arms into Sudan, I know the United States and many other "responsible" governments are fueling the fire quite substantially. Either way, it was intriguing to see the accosting of another country for a matter America catches so much flack...flak...flaque... criticism for. I just hope this blogger hasn't been so blinded by China's role that they forget America is far more culpable in the big picture. But 'tevs. Read the piece if you feel so inclined, not only for the interesting rhetoric, but also because it's an important matter you should all be versed on. In fact, after reading this excerpt and having your appetites whetted, you should probably all read my submissions to become more so versed on the issue. They're on blackboard. Read them, revise them, make worthwhile comments and alterations, compose a five page paper on the issue of arms dealing that takes a side and bolsters your claim with facts and evidence, throw in some moral reasoning for kicks and giggles, and send me a hard copy. It will do you good... and probably help stop genocide in Darfur. In conclusion: The Chinese love genocide, and if you don't want to see African babies die in the thousands, you should due my Submission Three for me... stat...
