Yes, Q, the sacrifice of a few for the many plays well in China.

1.3 million plus the other millions who are being displaced by other hydro-electric projects.

Yes, Q, hydroeclectricity is needed, but how about a little support from the govt. for the poor farmer who is displaced and displaced again and again. This is about human rights, not simply about energy needs.

As far as I'm concerned, the hardship imposed on these people (homelessness, hunger, backbreaking labour, lack of clean water) should be considered crimes against humanity. China has created this human catastrophe in the name of progress. Where's the accountability???

...and btw, apparently, an earthquake in the Three Gorges could cause another human disaster. Its all a crapshoot.