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Old 02-26-2008, 06:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 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?
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I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the news, I was stunned and delighted. Not saying it was the same as watching the Berlin wall come down, but that sort of emotion.
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