Radio Netherlands Worldwide

Once again I, as a Dutch citizen, was appalled by the cowardness of our prime minister. As previous comments stated, I too feel it's a shame that apareantly economical pressure weighs heavier than doing what is morraly responsible, or just the right thing to do. I for one haven't yet met one single Dutch person that sides with China on the matter of Tibetan independence. Sor for mister Balkenende to make the decision not to meet with the Dalai Lama is once again an example of not speaking in the name of the Dutch people. I hope the Tibetans, both here in Holland and in Tibet, realize this, allthough I can't think of a reason why they would, since this refusal to meet with the Dalai Lama sends out such a strong message of lack of support for them. I enjoyed listening to this cover story very much. It's refreshing to here the opinions of Tibetan people living in Holland for once, and I admire their ability to hold on to their faith, eventhough political actions such as these must be very trying for them.