Torch Tang Syllogy

I'm not sure if the rest of the country is even aware of the debate in San Francisco over whether or not to allow the Olympic Torch run through the city due to the recent Chinese crack down on Tibet.

San Francisco, with one of the largest Chinese populations in the country, is the only U.S. city to have the Olympic Torch. The latest from City Hall is that it will go on as planned.

This morning, the protesters scaled the Golden Gate Bridge to unfurl protest banners, captured by CBS 5 news webcams. The police are patiently waiting for them to descend before arresting them.

The city is prepared for blanket security in anticipation of protesters. According to CNN, Tibetans from all over the country are set to descend on San Francisco for Wednesday's torch run.

Fortunately, the planned route is along the waterfront mostly along the Embarcadero. In theory, that could minimize impact to traffic, except for the unfortunate tourist trapped at Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 or commuters using the Ferry Building.

Let's hope that they don't have to end up busing the torch to Justin Herman Plaza as they had to do in Paris. A MUNI bus could never reach its destination on time.

Let's explore this via Aristotle's syllogism.

1. China crushes Tibetan protestors before Olympic Games.
   
2. The Olympic Torch will be run through Streets of San Francisco, briefly flying through the air as it crests San Francisco's hills, to the delight of all who watched television in the 1970s.
   
3. Tibetan protesters fool the police by protesting on Market Street instead of torch route, effectively shutting down entire city.

Thanks, China. May I have another?