A follow-up to the Time 100

I left out a big Chinese name among the Time 100, who is

"Dalai Lama---- he belongs to the world. ...The Dalai Lama, 69, does not belong solely to the Tibetans anymore—he belongs to us all. With a vast and profound knowledge of Buddhism, an open heart and the exceedingly rare ability to touch deeply people of all religions, races and backgrounds, he has emerged over the past half-century as one of the very few universally respected beings on our planet. His appeal: his utter simplicity and honesty, the uncluttered clarity of his mind, his infectious laughter and his uncanny ability to explain the most complex Buddhist concepts to anyone. His is the face of love and forgiveness in a distressed world, yet he also has the iron will to engage the ills of the world and heal them. For 46 years, he has shown unfailing patience and compassion toward the Chinese—who still occupy Tibet—and has steadfastly opposed the use of violence to settle the issue of Tibet...."

The above was written by a guy named Richard Gere, who has been an advocate for Tibet for more than 25 years.

I don't know if the Tibet issue is an issue this year. But there must be something on those people's mind that the Dalai should be included.