Chinese violently protest against Japan

Freedom of speech is valuable, but freedom comes with restrictions.

Many Chinese citizens protest Japan's possible UN Security Council seat and its prior wartime history. Some protested peacefully and some of the protesters engaged in terrorism by "stoning Japan's consulate and smashing cars and shops."

One crowd chanted "Kill the Japanese!" while attempting to attack a Japanese driver. Protest messages include, "Say No to Japan in the Security Council;" "Japanese pigs get out!" and "Be Vicious Toward Japanese Devils."

The Chinese should express their discontent with Japan. They should be free to assemble and voice their opposition. Fortunately, the Chinese government did not squelch the speech. However, the government might have done more to prevent the terrorism.

A protester said, "We will play along with Japan and smile nicely at them, but they have to know they have a large, angry neighbor." Yes, you can tell Japan you are a large, angry neighbor. But you don't need violence to do that.