Just a few days after the burnings, looting, and killings, the western media broadcasted Dalai Lama and Pelosi hand-in-hand dancing, laughing, and cheering on the centre stage in front of the whole world for the see -- while at the same time many people are mourning for those victims of riots, especially for those girls who died in a very cruel manner.

This clearly shows the inhuman nature of the Dalai Lama and his supporters who rejoice at the death and sufferings of others. Using violence at the expense of others to achieve one's agenda or for one self glorification is simply despicable and is tentamount to all that is in conflict with civilization and goodness.

Sam, LA, CA US

Carry on Bhutia ....
I hope all Tibetan sympathizers and Tibetan refugees in India support ur decision and r proud ....

Vitthal, Mumbai, India

I feel sorry for the Dali Lama sympathizers. They are going about things the exact opposite to what they should be doing.

Their audience should be the Chinese people, not the International community.

The more International pressure China perspectives foreigners to apply on behalf of the Dali Lama, the more they will see Dali Lama as an International influence ... the less likely the Dali Lama will be back in China.

When historians look back from the future, they will see pro Dali Lama actions leading up to the Olympics as the beginning of the end of the Dali Lama institution....

Susan Weins, Los Angeles, CA

Dear My Western Friends.
Please don’t use 'human right' to split China. Have you seen the Chinese army use violent to the Tibetans in the recent riot? Do you know how many Han minority have been killed in this incident? Don’t just listen to the western media, as quote by British government 'it is sometimes difficult to distinguish fact from opinion in newspaper coverage'.
my western friends, we Chinese don’t want to be the 2nd Iraq or what had happened to India -Pakistan. We and our Tibetans friends want to live in peace, don’t create civil war to China. Please!
if you want the true of Tibet, go to wikipedia/tibet or read -Behind The Disturbances In Tibet [ 2008-3-27 ] by Prof. Manik Lal Shrestha.

farqhar , london ,

not break human rights? How many people in Northern Ireland were killed by your gov in history?

Qin, Shanghai, China

But Britons do not break human rights in Northern Ireland. China in Tibet means tyranny. So what? Think about what you say, happy Chinese citizen.

Jan, Havirov, Czech Republic

So what? I think we shoud support Northern Ireland people.they shoud be a country and no a part of British.especially in 2012 when the Olympic games in your country.

Qin, Shanghai, China

His footballing abilities/skill in the international arena is quite debatable but he's certainly shown a lot of CHARACTER and the ability to stand-up for principles and values!! Freedom & Liberty needs to be cherished and upheld at any cost and Bhutia has set an outstanding example to the people & govt. of India who need to do a lot more for an oppressed and pulverised nation fighting for the right to exist!

Kartik, Cardiff, Wales,

Thanks to the Internet and the mobile telephones the Chinese have failed to impose a total iron curtain around the Tibetan-inhabited areas, though a partial iron curtain, The Chinese have been surprised that despite the significant prosperity of the Tibetans as a result of the undoubted economic progress, there is a high level of discontent against the Government and support for the Dalai Lama.

rajeev kapoor, surat,

Good for him! I applaud him.

Shefali, Austin, Texas, USA

I only hope more athletes follow his example

Cheers Bhutia

Mike, NOTTINGHAM, UK

A true champion and brave decision by Bhutia...Bravo!
This footballer has kept the football hopes alive in a country mad about cricket. Within India, he has a huge fan following and with a bit of luck could have played in the premier league (he tried to join Fulham and Aston Villa unsuccessfully).

It is good to see an Indian player taking a moral stand when the Indian establishment has been acting cowardly and is not willing to ruffle the Chinese feathers...

If only more players could follow his example...

Well done Bhutia!

Rakesh Sumit, London, UK

Bravo!

Bob, Barcelona, Spain

I am glad to hear that someone has ethics and conviction. Well done.

Keith Lawson, Poole, UK

If hes against violence then whys he showing solidarity to the rioters?

David, Weymouth, Dorset

BRAVO BHAICHUNG BHUTIA!!!

GIVE HIM A GOLD MEDAL RIGHT NOW!!!

Shaun Smith, Toronto, Canada

i see that even berti o hearn the irish prime minster has said his opinion on tibet, what has the world come to , has everyone gone mad in ireland , peraphs sending berty to tibet might waken him up to the truth , his time is up ,move over, and let some one more humbler guide the irish country before we end up in the top ten poorest counrties , in the world like tibet, lots or religion and buetyful countryside,and property. in the middle of no where going for millions, at least the dali lama listens ,but berty , peraphs he should take up listening classes.he is destroying the reputation of ireland beind a bully ,because of what , it seems he must know a lot about what others do .and say. and who got this ,and who got that, that is not enough , michael

finn , bevagna., italy

The Olympic Torch will shortly arrive in London. Can we expect the British Police to be taking their instructions from China on how to deal with Tibetans and their supporters during the inevitable protests?

Who are the British athletes and other celebrities prepared to stand up and be counted? Baichung Bhutia has refused to carry the torch through Delhi. Perhaps it is time for the UK athletes to support his brave example. Whoever does have the temerity to carry the torch through London will need to heavily censor their conscience in order to keep up the compulsory smile. Perhaps the Chinese will give you a few tips on how to do that.

Colin, Carmarthen, UK