We should leave behind discrimination, because it is narrow-minded and ignorant, denies contact and warmth, and corrodes mankind's belief that we can better ourselves. The only way to avoid misunderstanding, war, and bloodshed is to defend freedom of expression and to communicate with sincerity, concern, and good intentions.
Why I'll Stay Away from the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics. Guardian, August 7, 2008. - 2000-09
Ai Weiwei: Why I'll stay away from the Olympics' opening ceremony