Comments on: South Beijing Teeming With Police In Response To Massive Protest After Death Of Allegedly Gang-Raped Girl [UPDATE]

By: アバクロパンツ

アバクロパンツ — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:39:32 +0000

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By: RhZ

RhZ — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:08:42 +0000

We will never know the basis because the government will suppress all info about that.

I am sure the totally believable statements of the police and the mall will calm the situation down.

By: James

James — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:45:33 +0000

MAC, then they can show the CCTV

By: John Hanrahan

John Hanrahan — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:35:57 +0000

Well well well, Professor Joel in the building!

By: hubeidave

hubeidave — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:31:00 +0000

i also want to ask the same question. Where did the claim of gang rape originate? The girl is apparently dead. So did the doctors examining the body tell that to the parents? Claiming rape creates a gut wrenching reaction from people. So people dont think clearly or question whether something else might be going on. I checked what shanghaiist wrote about it. Apparently, over there they think beijing cream is the associated press or something.

By: narsfweasels

narsfweasels — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:12 +0000

MAC, you may “not (be) saying it isn’t true” but even uttering that casts doubt on proceedings.

For example:

I’m not saying MAC is paid by the propaganda department to astroturf and sow disbelief, I’m just saying it’s possible.

Now, everyone who reads that sentence has a tiny, tiny bit of doubt in their mind about the veracity and inten of your comment. Effective trick, no?

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:34:55 +0000

Probably the same as other protests. Mostly just perception and willingness to believe whatever crap is spread around regardless of actual fact.

By: Anthony Tao

Anthony Tao — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:31:51 +0000

Shit, fixed.

By: MAC

MAC — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:33:55 +0000

So, I’m not saying it isn’t true, but what’s the basis for saying there was a gang-rape? Because parents do the “mah baby would never kill herself!” thing all the time, probably more so in China where someone has to be blamed for everything and most parents probably can’t tell if their kids are depressed.

By: kevin

kevin — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:16:09 +0000

As usual this “protest” is just people taking pictures with their mobile phones of people taking pictures with their mobile phones, in order to put the pictures on weibo, which will then be deleted

By: Joel Rosen

Joel Rosen — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:15:26 +0000

Last time I checked 游行 does not mean sightseeing.

By: Ander

Ander — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:25:14 +0000

Like a lot of other places, these young cops won’t be locals and will be just as confused by the protests as any outsider would be. I’m guessing they didn’t let any Anhui cops in among their ranks for this action, either.

By: Jonathan Alpart

Jonathan Alpart — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:38:21 +0000

Absolutely disgusting that they wouldn’t let the family see the video. If I was Chinese I’d be pissed, too. Hell, I’m not Chinese and I’m pissed. Really interested to see how this plays out. It’s hard not to be cynical these days but hopefully something good will come of this protest. The massive police presence is unnerving. I wonder if those young cops have any idea what they are protecting?