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I finished 'American Born Chinese' in 2005, so after that, I started actively researching the Boxer Rebellion.
Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle.
When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol.
My way of relaxing was always doing the opposite and playing the drums, but I need to be able to actually chill.
I am not a pessimist, but I am not an optimist about the future of American democracy.
When public access to voting is impaired or when public confidence in voting is diluted, democracy suffers and our freedom is less secure.
The radio's pretty much always on, and I also listen to some American podcasts, such as for 'National Public Radio' and 'Newsweek'.
Most people associate reading with laying on the beach. They don't see that it's crucial for a democracy!
Decision making in a democracy depends above all on knowledge and not just the intel available to presidents and policymakers.
