of Hong Kong built a market economy, a free government, and a hope for the future that was crushed in 1997. They are a problem for Beijing, as people who have tasted freedom cannot be ruled by the fist of an oppressor. Freedom which was known cannot be broken out of those who love it; they will rise against oppression. China should cut its losses and give the people of Hong Kong the freedom they deserve.

Until All Are Free, None Are Free

The West has a duty to admit that they created part of this situation. When the world looked the other way in 1997, they condemned a generation of people to oppression. It was less than a decade since Tiananmen Square shocked the world, then was quickly silencedAniah Blanchard—the 19-year-old stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris—was killed by a gunshot wound and now prosecutors in Alabama are seeking the death penalty for the person they believe is responsible.

Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes announced on Monday that capital murder charges have been filed against 30-year-old suspect Ibraheem Yazeed, who was initially arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping.

Blanchard’s body was recovered by authorities last week in a wooded area in Macon County, Ala., with the remains later identified as the missing Southern Union Community College student. She first went missing on Oct. 23.

An autopsy was performed with authorities confirming Blanchard was killed by a gunshot wound and Yazeed is only person being charged with her murder.

“In the interests of public safety, I can say that the