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**Will** · 02-26-2008, 07:51 PM

One of the most ruthless totalitarian countries in the world, has taken a step in diplomacy and allowed the American Philharmonic Orchestra into their country to perform. Not to mention allowing a fair amount of media access with minimal censorship.

What I can't understand, is why are there so many people speaking out against it? Surely this is a first if very awkward step towards a very long awaited end to it's isolation?

Yes, it's a terrible regime, and we don't know the half of what goes on there. But shouldn't this important day be embraced rather then rejected?

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Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,048	North Korea and the American Philharmonic Orchestra One of the most ruthless totalitarian countries in the world, has taken a step in diplomacy and allowed the American Philharmonic Orchestra into their country to perform. Not to mention allowing a fair amount of media access with minimal censorship. What I can't understand, is why are there so many people speaking out against it? Surely this is a first if very awkward step towards a very long awaited end to it's isolation? Yes, it's a terrible regime, and we don't know the half of what goes on there. But shouldn't this important day be embraced rather then rejected? __________________ Admin Will - Think for yourself, it hasn't been banned, yet. Contact me.