at the end of the tunnel is a train

“The Polygamists’ Family Tree”

rantersparadise — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:34:10 +0000

“Once they are traced, however, the children’s origins may offer a fascinating look at the family structure of the secretive polygamist sect, as well as insight into the emergence of a tragic birth defect that has plagued the community.”

I guess this could without a doubt bring out a lot of explanations on birth defects and the short/long term effects of human inter breeding. I’m fascinated and repelled at the same time.

Should be interesting though.

‘Let my people go’

rantersparadise — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:59:43 +0000

“For most Oroqen, memories of hunting are all they have. As with many of its dozens of other ethnic minorities, China has moved aggressively to assimilate this small group of hunter-gatherers into society.”

“Not everyone agrees. The Oroqen’s traditions are eroding; their children speak only Mandarin. And they are now a minority in their own land. Immigration to Inner Mongolia has increased the total population of their banner to nearly 300,000, of which 90% are Han Chinese.”