1. What did protesters call on President Bush to do during a rally in front of the White House yesterday?

2. According to the Free Tibet Campaign, approximately how many Tibetans have been killed by communist Chinese forces since 1950?

3. Re-read paragraph 5. Do you think that Mr. Ackerly's request is reasonable? Explain your answer.

4. a) Who is the Dalai Lama?
b) Why do you think the Dalai Lama did not call for a boycott?

5. Name the world leaders who have announced that they will boycott the opening ceremony.

6. Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) attended the rally and plans to press Congress for an American boycott of the Olympics opening ceremony. What did he say about the effectiveness of the boycott?

7. The intent of a world boycott of the opening of the Olympic games is to show the Chinese government that world leaders stand behind a free Tibet. The hope is that China will then address the issue of a free Tibet. A boycott would be a great embarrassment to the Chinese government.
Do you think that the U.S. should boycott the opening of the Olympic games? Explain your answer.