The U.S. does not support human rights abuses in China - but they are a formidable power in the world. Their political system is not as old as their customs, which predate ours.

A few years ago John Edwards, a Democrat, was supporting the Falun Gong movement - which is as bad, or worse, than the cult of Rev. Moon, Scientology, and others.

While it is true that the Republicans have a stranglehold on the political system in the U.S. right now, and have considerable influence in the media. the fault is partially due to the Democrats' inability to create a viable and workable party platform. The fact is that there is really no difference between the two parties, and any attempt by the Democrats to deny this usually results in their losing more support.

The United States has, for better or worse, cracked down on certain cults and dangerous movements - and there have been a number of cases of U.S. marshals and other law enforcement officials acting on Court orders to take actions similar to those that the Chinese are accused of taking with regards to the Falun Gong. We really can't preach to them, because our policies are very similar to many that are in place over there.

Personally, I do not like communism, or the falun gong. But, my view is that this falun gong religion is worse than the current political system in China.