One of the worst things that you can say is something that can come across negative against your race, especially if you are a celebrity. Jackie Chan is a perfect example of this theory.
At a recent business forum, the Chinese actor was quoted saying “”I’m gradually beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled. If we’re not being controlled, we’ll just do what we want.” Hmmm, is that a cheap shot at us Americans?
According to the AP, Chan added: “I’m not sure if it’s good to have freedom or not,” , adding freedoms in his native Hong Kong and Taiwan made those societies “chaotic.” Taiwan, which split from China in 1949, is democratic and Hong Kong , a separately ruled Chinese territory, enjoys some free elections.”
I guess by those comments, humans really shouldn’t have any type of freedom. It sounds as if he is implying that freedom should be rationed out to everyone, like popsicles to kids on a hot day.
Legislators from Hong Kong and Taiwan are pissed off at these comments saying that Chan is insulting their race. Many scholars have written on the Internet saying that Chan is”not understanding how precious freedom is,” even though “free Hong Kong provided the conditions for you (Chan) to become an international action star.” (AP)
Here’s my question: If this is how you really feel, Jackie Chan, then go back to your country and enjoy the limited freedom and leave ours alone. Why are you biting the hand that help feed you (in both countries)?