Seeking justice, Chinese land in secret jails
They are often tucked away in the rough-and-tumble sections of the city's south side, hidden beneath dingy hotels and guarded by men in dark coats. Known as "black houses," they are unofficial jails for the pesky hordes of petitioners who flock to the capital seeking justice. Full Story »
Posted by Walter Cox
As an individual committed to personal liberty, I find the authoritarian model that has developed in China (and which is admired in many Eastern nations) extremely repugnant. Chinese citizens have no rights that are considered intrinsic, which makes them slaves of their government.