So there is a statue of Confucius
On the campus of my alma mater
George Mason University
In Fairfax, Virginia.

It was given to GMU
From an Institute in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong
Where my roommate from another school
James Madison University
Works for Business for Social Respinsibility

When I was a teacher in Taipei
I attended a ceremony
At the Confucian temple
In honor of Confucius on his birthday.
National Teacher's Day in Taiwan

Probably because I was brought up Catholic
I talk to statues.
So I stop by to talk with Confucius:

Taiwan is a wonderful country
My second son born there
People very welcoming and kind to me
Excellent, respectful students.

Now also a democracy and prosperous.

China is a great ancient civilization
Beautiful architecture, great food,
Amazing achievements in science, art, dance,
Fire works, kung fu, the poetry of Cold Mountain, delicious dim sum, the Way, etc...

But not always so respectful of the freedom and dignity of ordinary Chinese people

                Please protect Taiwan!

                   Xie Xie, Master Kong