It is commonly taught that Beijing, as the mother to the uncivilized Tibetans, provided modern society to Tibet. Everything factories to roads. While this is true, Tibetans had a flourishing and advanced culture before the helping hand of the Han. Talk about Han chauvinism...

Anyway, I agree with you that China has done a lot of positive things for Tibet, but it is unfair to not recognize the dissatisfaction they feel. It is not coming out of nowhere.

The Tibetans do not want independence. They want to be part of China, but all they ask for is a little freedom in practicing their religious beliefs. How would you feel if you could be jailed for practicing your beliefs that don't affect anyone else?

Yes, many Westerners are supporting the Dalai right now, but most are uninformed and doing it because it is the popular thing to do. Many people accept what they hear right away without confirming the truth. How many of us know what the real situation is?
Let those with true knowledge about the situation solve the problem. Do not let emotion and nationalism cloud the truth.

I hope that the hate doesn't get out of control on either side.