Giving credit where credit is due: The Chinese people did a fabulous job at this Olympics

I have been critical in the past of the Government of China regarding their policies on Darfur and Tibet, but I must give credit here for the absolutely fabulous spectacle of the Opening ceremony of this Olympics. I felt one with the people of China in my happiness and pride to see what humans can accomplish when they work together as one. The creativity to even imagine putting together this once in a lifetime, artistic pageant of epic proportion simply can not be described with mere words. The smiles and joy of the people of China was wonderful. If fear can be replaced with courage, and if a closed heart can be opened, the people of the world could come together for prosperity and love to all. It is a wonderful dream and a glimmer of that possibility was exposed to all this week.

We can come together. Dialogue is the way, trust the means and enlightenment is the reward.

China's defective products

Don't be looking anytime soon for our government to resolve these issues, nor to keep us safe from them. Take responsibility yourself and STOP BUYING ANYTHING MADE IN CHINA! if we allow for market forces to work, these problems will be resolved by the Chinese government. We have the levers, so let's use them for our collective well being and to teach the Chinese government and people about free market economies. We could send a signal heard around the world in less than 30 days, if we do this. I am committed to read every product label going forward, are you?

If we do this, as China prepares for the Aug. 8, 2008 opening of the Olympics, the impact will be very significant to their economy. It is the price they need to pay if they want to continue to enjoy Most Favored Nation status with us.