
This is Democracy – Episode 219: Chinese Protests
This is Democracy
A Blank Sheet of Paper
Mr. Zachary's poem refers to the blank sheets of paper that protesters have been holding up at many of their rallies in China, correct? Yes, that's correct. Well, excellent, Josh. We will certainly have you on and maybe Ambassador Shin too when the new book comes out. Let's hear it. On a blank sheet of paper, nothing is said, nothing is forgiven. And though in the raining, wintry streets in our tattered coats, we may feel every gust like some sweeping force as every movement must be some sweeping force of history. The paper does not bend. It does not tear. It is dry despite the weight of all that has not been allowed
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