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Quote by: D Sretenovic  OK, my opinion is that we can think about this
topic from two points of view, subjective and objective.
Me, for example, as just an average, ordinary citizen, I
can say ``It doesn`t matter if my country is few
square kilometers smaller or bigger, it is more important that
people live in peace``. |
But borders and politicians are not "objective." They are subjective. In fact, citizenship itself is subjective, depending on one's personal point of view. It's like my being an atheist; so much depends on beliefs (or the lack thereof) that are, after all is said and done, subjective. If I defend my rejection of citizenship and my being in favor of self-determination, it's still subjective. I'm expressing my beliefs, as unflawed as I may think they are. The same is basically true of Tibetans. Objectivity in politics or ideology is a bit of a myth, or a cop-out and a rhetorical technique.
It's like arguing people ever can "live in peace" with an oppressive ogre like China on the world stage. It's an illusory statement.
Grandpa h.