Tonight I found myself unexpectedly gladdened to read of the release of Chinese dissident Hu Jia. A political activist, Hu Jia served a three year jail sentence for repeatedly speaking against human rights abuses perpetrated by the Chinese government. Even now he remains under virtual house arrest. I commend his courage and marvel at a world in which a Chinese blogger's stirrings are heard around the globe.
So few people have an opportunity to have their cries heard. Why this man? Why did part of his life story appear on my computer screen tonight and cause me joy? What was special about him as opposed to others who have risked and even forfeited their lives to speak against injustice? What largely untold stories are his inspiration?
As I ponder what gave this man and his wife the courage to speak, I hope that my life inspires people to greater things.
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