Hong Kong struggling to remain free

Literally on the other side of the world, Hong Kong seems too distant and far removed to capture our attention, but Hong Kong is quite relevant with some poignant lessons for all freedom loving people. Occasionally making news in the West, Hong Kong’s long hot wet summer has been marked by regular protests for freedom. Hundreds of thousands of the 7.4 million residents have been hitting the streets every weekend. Beijing is none too happy with Hong Kong and steadily clamping down, but this drama portends particular peril for Hong Kong and will expose the truly harsh oppressive nature o...