IN BEIJING WATCH WHERE YOU SLEEP -- Just A Minute for 6-05-08 THURSDAY

Hi Folks –

With so much politics going on at home it’s hard to keep track that the rest of the world is still turning and must be attended to.

For instance the Olympics come up shortly in China, The Chinese have helpfully put out a Q&A book – in Chinese of course – reminding visitors of certain rules to be obeyed. They are enumerated in today’s program so you can hear them there.

But there are several reminders to tell you China is NOT the U.S. and you’d better pay attention. For instance:

1. Carry your passport and official papers at all times.

2. Register with the police within 24 hours if you are staying with family or friends…

And it goes on. -- One caught my eye… it’s forbidden to sleep in airports, train stations or parks. So if your plane arrives late… don’t stretch out while waiting for the taxi.

In America we often take our gracious and small freedoms for granted – until – if we’re not vigilant, we wake up to find them gone.

So if you’re going to Beijing for the Olympics… check with the local police before you nod off after a bowl of noodles in the park .

Cordially, IN HIM

Jack

“JUST A MINUTE”

WATCH WHERE YOU SLEEP IN BEIJING

Just A Minute – If you’re planning to go to China for the Olympics, you should know – the Chinese have put out a Q&A manual (in Chinese of course) about rules visitors are expected to follow.

1. Carry your passport and official papers at all times.

2. If staying with friends or relatives you must register with local police within 24 hours.

3. Places of entertainment will be closed between 2AM and 8AM. I it is prohibited to sleep in public places including airports, train stations and parks.

4. At major public venues behavior that “disturbs order” is prohibited.

5. Inside Olympic venues it is illegal to display any “religious, political and ethnic slogans, banners and other items.”

6. Those planning marches or demonstrations must apply to police for permission – then we will tell you where and when you may hold them, if at all.

No one could locate an Olympic organizing person who could or would comment on the rules.

Just don’t plan a nap in the airport, train or bus terminal.

<> I’m Jack Buttram

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