Beijing – Five pro-Tibet activists unfurled a banner spelling out “Free Tibet” in English and Chinese in bright blue LED “throwie” lights in Beijing’s Olympic Park. The five were detained by security personnel after displaying the banner for about 20 seconds at 11:48 PM August 19th.

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Beijing – Five pro-Tibet activists unfurled a banner spelling out “Free Tibet” in English and Chinese in bright blue LED “throwie” lights in Beijing’s Olympic Park. The five were detained by security personnel after displaying the banner for about 20 seconds at 11:48 pm August 19th.

So, NBC was willing to show us CGI imagery that, we are told, mimicked reality, but wouldn’t dare offend the host nation by showing the image above, which is not doctored. I know these were sports “reporters”, but so much for journalistic integrity. Tim Russert would have mentioned this.

Via BoingBoing

Edit: after the jump, see a quick video of the sign up and being taken down!


Video: Students for a Free Tibet.

Beijing: Activists detained after lighting up 'Free Tibet' LED Throwies banner near Olympics site