nb: Another not-a-good-thing

Russia: Website owner and government critic arrested and executed

"The owner of an internet site critical of the Russian authorities in the volatile region of Ingushetia has been shot dead in police custody."

Collectivism vs. Individuality # 1

Too Old and Frail to Re-educate? Not in China

(If you are unable to access the link, please let me know, and I will send you a copy.)

I guess it's my strong European influence (as an American), but the above story really twists me. For an entity that is so concerned with saving face, I wonder what the Chinese government is thinking.