Charter 08, written and signed by Chinese farmers, business representatives, political activists, former-Communist Party members, and contributors from numerous other fields, borrowed language from America’s Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution to call for a Federated Chinese Republic through a Bill of Rights and Separation of Powers. Inspired by the similar Charter 77 of Czechoslovakia, supporters of the Draft Constitution of found themselves arrested or vanished.
The Free Tibet movement is essential the idea that the Tibetan people will only be Free once the Dalai Lama is able to return without fear of prosecution. This change would symbolize the change in government, and relationship to China, that would allow for such religious and political freedom. Charter 08 would not only allow for a Federated Sovereign State of Tibet, but for Religious Freedom and Sovereign Independence for the rest of the Chinese Nation, and Freedom and Liberty for its People.
What You Can Do
1. Share Charter 08 with friends.
2. Discuss these concepts.
3. Research and Add to the discussion.
Jack Wagner is the Editor of The Free Independent-Sun. Born in Sonoma, California and currently residing in San Francisco, Jack set up The Free Independent-Sun on July 4th, 2009, after sleeping in and not making his usual trip up north for his hometown festivities. He figured he'd do something revolutionary to make up for it. In the Summer of 2010 Jack registered Seraf Media with the City and County of San Francisco as a Sole-Proprietorship. He is dedicated to articulating the finer points of the Revolution in order to bring about a Global Renaissance and Abundant World Economy. He also isn't afraid to get his hands dirty transplanting succulents. 
