I became a volunteer after the Wenchuan earthquake, which took place on May 12, 2008. I saw scenes that I would have never imagined. People who  were buried under collapsed buildings had their limbs simply amputated with a shot of anesthetic. Some people were removed without anesthetics, and were just thrown aside. If there was no physician around, they were just left there waiting for death. This was the so-called rescue effort. What was played on TV was just a show. After finishing a video shoot of a rescue scene, the injured people were left there untreated. I had nightmares for two straight weeks after returning home. This is the behavior of the government which claims to serve the people. Of course, I knew officials were corrupt and taking bribes. But it was beyond my imagination that it has deteriorated to such a vicious stage.

Today, I declare that I am withdrawing from this evil organization. Who needs this type of ruling party? We Chinese should live as normal people; don’t get fooled by the government’s television propaganda.

My fellow countrymen, it’s time to wake up!

Li Jun

Chongqing, China
8:23 p.m. on August 12, 2008