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Greek officials kept details of the route’s Athens leg under tight wraps Friday, fearing a repeat of protests by human rights campaigners and opponents of China’s violent crackdown in Tibet that marred Monday’s flame-lighting ceremony in Ancient Olympia. Officials said about 2,000 police would provide security.

On Saturday, runners will carry the torch to the village of Marathon, the starting point of the 26-mile race inspired by an ancient soldier’s semi-legendary run to Athens to announce the Athenian victory over an invading Persian army in 490 B.C

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The Beijing flame will enter Athens in the afternoon. It will be handed over to Beijing 2008 officials on Sunday at the restored ancient stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

In my opinion, Greek does not have to put so much police to protect this event, because on one hand, torch relay is a pubic event, it surely will attract many attention from the media, ordinary people. If we use too many police, it may scare the audience and as a result, they may afraid to watch and participate in it. So it is not necessary. On the other hand, the crackdown of Tibet is happened in china, Chinese government will deal with it and it already reached an agreement. The way the Greek did seem not believes Chinese government and our ability. I think any Chinese who heard it will not feel comfortable. However, I do think some action is needed to make sure the security of torch relay. Which I worry most is not the Tibet, but the terrorism. I hope the Greek government also realized it. 

Anyway, about the torch relay, I just want to tell people don’t worry too much, there is always more peace than unrest in this world, and most people are kind and righteous. Enjoy it and send your good wishes to 2008 Beijing Olympics.