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Thank you Barb42 for your thoughts. You know how I appreciate them. :)

Typically all tourist "hot spots" including hotel rooms are under Chinese govt survelliance regardless. I mean it *is* a Communist Country. I learned this from the Chinese Govt's website in the tourist information area, when I was researching China two years ago to go as a tourist. Kinda creeped me out. But then again, pretty much everywhere you go is under survelliance....

I think the Chinese tour guide wasn't really mentioned in the USA press because...well...shoot...he isn't American. And thus not noteworthy. :(\

For myself, I don't care where a person is from. I think everyone deserves dignity and respect.

I'm wondering if China has some of the historical restrictions such as we do in places in the USA. For example, I may only choose certain paint types (usually 3) if I paint my home here in the French Quarter, LA, USA because I live in an International Historical Area. *giggles* Bet they would rather forget the infamous history of my place though. ROFL

I only caught it as a quick note on several news shows, so I am not sure if they ever mentioned the tour guide or not. But I would like to hear the whole story when they tell us something.

Didn't know about the 3 choices of paint in the French Quarters. I've been down there a few times but never knew that.

I'm sorry for the confusing. My home has a limited choice of 3 possible colours. LOL

Let me see if I have it right. YOUR home, in the Historical District, is limited to 3 colors. Then other homes have 3 color limits, too, right? But they may be different than yours?

That is pretty much it. I won't get into accent colours or fixture colours. Nor will I say what we call the historical group that enforces the "law". LOL

Let's see; are they women? If so, I can guess what you call them.

ROFL No, not all are women. Actually tends to be mostly men. They tell us what we can and can't do in the French Quarter. Which is odd, because they are oooo New Orleans: Totally on the take. LOL

I will spill it - Vieux Carre` Nazis. They are very oppressive and will ignore both the public and private trespassing laws, ignore the Napoleonic Code we live under as well. A good friend of mine has been battling them for years over his businesses and his homes. You would think the Vieux Carre` Commission would be happy that some have taken their millions and restored places back to their original condition...

Wow, we really have deviated from the topic. I guess that is what good conversation is about. :D

Is Nagin still your mayor? He really made a 'name' for himself!

I don't know anything about the workings in New Orleans, but what you describe could be very depressing or agitating - or whatever word we can come up with for those kind of people.

I am proud to say I have been removed from his presence many times. Usually at Wine Charities. In case you haven't been able to tell, I tend to speak my mind. Right after I double check my facts. :D

Honestly, I am really looking forward to moving up North. My boyfriend and I have been delaying getting engaged, much less marriage basically because of Hurricane Katrina/Mayor Naggin. And I'm kinda old fashioned so we are waiting until things settle there for him.

It will be nice to live in the country again. Hope I'm not too old to climb trees. :D

I agree. This should not affect the reputation of China.

I have traveled all over the world, in particular some politically hostile places, and have found that no matter where I go, I find people. We all share the same basic needs, fears, etc.

I do NOT think this is China's fault. It would be ridiculous for ANYONE to blame the whole country of China for one citizen's actions. Unfortunately, I have already had to explain to some (not on here) that generalized statements such as, "Well, China has some bad people."

To be honest, with the amount of people that have surged to China, on top of China's already flourishing and abundant tourist traffic, I am surprised there aren't more incidents. Mathematically speaking that is.

The only reason this made the news is because so many USA citizens went to China at once, it's the Olympics and well, how "well connected" the victims are.

Thank you bunnybon. I can't agree more on how sad this whole situation is.