A Political Activist In A Class All By Himself

The ability for citizens in this country to hold our government accountable is one such freedom that we take for granted and often times don’t take advantage of to the extent that we should.  Should we decide to voice our opinions, we aren’t hauled off to a prison cell, with the intent of making us disappear from the face of the earth.

This unfortunately hasn’t been the case in China, where the Chinese government has attempted to do all they can to silence political activist Liu Xiaobo.  Yet, despite the government’s efforts, Mr. Xiaobo’s message still resonates loud and clear. Thank goodness…

Yes, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee has made itself relevant again by holding a ceremony today where they placed the Prize in an empty chair designated for award winner Liu Xiaobo.  However, more importantly, Mr. Xiaobo’s actions should be a stark reminder to all of the power and lasting impression that political activists have had and will continue to hold throughout the world.