Tibet was part of China when Columbus was just a smile on his Papa's face.
It is far too early for me to form an opinion on "freeing" Tibet--I haven't even been there yet--but I can and do question the wisdom of basing one's opinions on what is spouted by Western politicians wishing to talk about things other than their own records, and Hollywood-types who have yet to learn that the thinking organ functions better when not ensconced in the defecating organ.