The following is an excerpt from OpinionJournal.com’s “Best of the Web” written by the editor, James Taranto.
People Who Don’t Need People
Red China turns 60 next month, and Canada’s National Post reports that its communist rulers plan an enormous celebration, which no one will be allowed to attend:
When asked if ordinary citizens could come and join in the celebration of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, watch as the parade makes its way along Chang’an Ave. to Tiananmen Square, a spokesperson at the 60th anniversary press office said: “No.”
Invitations, accreditation or special passes are de rigueur for anyone who wants to get near the parade route or the gala show and fireworks later in the evening. Even people who live along the route have been warned not to come out on their balconies to watch the festivities. They are allowed to look out of their “closed” windows, but have been advised they will get a better view on the television.
The People’s Republic of China is neither the people’s, a republic nor China. Discuss.
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