More: "While most of the rest of the world thinks of the Dalai Lama as a peaceful leader in exile, the official view in China is that he hides behind a facade of non-violence while inciting the same in Tibet, in an attempt to achieve Tibetan independence and restore the old feudal system. They paint the latter as a theocracy with serfdom, diametrically opposed to Democratic Reform.

Maybe it’s just me, but I have a hard time believing any talk of “democracy” from a government that suppresses the free expression of ideas. Whom do you believe?"

I have read quite a few things by the Dalai Lama, and if he is supported by Tibetans who want him back in China after all this time, then he can't be that bad can he? I agree that I don't trust a country who censors internet, etc. and take away people's freedom.