Not even revered dignitaries can speak freely in the West

[Catya Sher]

^ Yes.

As I look through other news accounts, I see that this story was a much bigger one than I had realized.

One guy named "Nik" - like one of the members here I think? - commented on a report on a blog that this Metropolitan is a very educated man and knows what he's talking about.

It's the media who are chasing him like hounds.

[kakargirl]

he is a educated man he certainly knows what hes talking about catya sher a nice thread you've done thank you.