The AP is reporting that Steven Spielberg is quitting his role as artistic advisor to the Beijing Olympics because of China’s stance on human rights.
No - not human rights in China. Human rights…in Darfur.
Nevermind the persecution of Catholics, the abuse of workers, the organ harvesting of prisoners, the communist crackdowns, the one-child policy that leads to forced abortions and sterilizations, etc., that happen on a regular basis within China’s own borders. China isn’t doing enough to abate the humanitarian crisis in an African nation half a world away.
All the same, the Chinese are all hot and bothered about his departure. I have to imagine they’re secretly pleased that he missed the 800-pound gorilla in the room and went for the obscure political connection instead.
Is there some kind of common-sense sucking chemical in the water out in Hollywood?
