[mytailorisrich]

> People here aren't as docile as Chinese people and don't fear their government

Don't underestimate the sense of doing what's good for the community and the patriotism of the Chinese people (and I'm sure many others).

I think they understood what was at stake and what had to be done, and did it but not because they are "docile" or because they "fear their government".

[n0rbwah]

Yes, people here aren't that eager to make sacrifices for the greater good. Unless it's other people doing the sacrificing.