American Sophomores Free Tibet
The Alpha Kappa Delta-led mission landed in Lhasa Friday evening, having cunningly acquired Tibetan permits from the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. They laid low in a backpacker hostel for a night, planning their daring sweep into the Potala Palace, former seat of Tibetan political power, before overpowering Chinese tourist board officials with the deadly use of the $12 entrance fee.
It was then they launched the initial phase of their attack. “We had a simple but effective plan to bring down the Chinese government,” said Friedberg, as she was kissed by countless celebrating Tibetan mothers, “As soon as we were through the gates we unfurled a Tibetan flag and chanted the prohibited national anthem. That was the last thing the Chinese expected!”
Attempts by Chinese soldiers and police to thwart the girls' heroic assault were met with staunch resistance. “We simply sung a little louder,” said Friedberg.
Faced with such a well-trained and organised foe, some of them trained in 'Free Tibet' sophomore societies for over a year, the Chinese authorities had no choice but to lay down arms throughout the province.
“We simply couldn't win this war,” said Chinese military spokesman Wen Zhishen, as he was hauled into custody by the new Yak-mounted Tibetan police force. “We could perhaps have resisted their anthem-warfare tactics, but when they unfurled that flag, we knew we were finished. I hope the Dalai Lama will be merciful to us!”
Though the liberators will be on a flight back to the States to graduate next week, they feel confident about leaving the fledgling state under control of Lhasa.
“Sure, it's a long road ahead,” said Carter, “but the main battle has been won. After over a week's planning, we have freed the Tibetan people from oppression. Wicked cool!”
Asked how she thought the Tibetans would deal with the six million or so ethnic Chinese, who outnumber Tibetans in many provinces two-to-one, Carter responded “I'm sure they'll work something out.”
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