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Never forget: Tiananmen Square

0 Comments Published June 4th, 2009 in History, Sweet Freedom, Villains

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre when the Chinese state violently ended weeks of peaceful protests for democratic reform and killed hundreds of its own citizens for daring to speak out against repression. Even though most of us let this day pass unnoticed, the Chinese state has not forgotten and remains committed to squelching dissent by any means necessary. Be thankful for the freedom you enjoy. And remember what a fragile thing that freedom is as you think of those who have to watch what they say or do because their lives depend on it.