Are you referring to UK in the Middle Ages? That was close to theocracy. That was Tibet before the 1950s under serfdom - like Europe in the Middle Ages.

We don't know whether the "reality" some western governments, NGOs and campaigners wish for can come true, most probably not, because we know that the free tibet comprise of some violent, terrorist, extremist and religious fundamentalist groups. The Tibetan Youth group has publicly threatened "suicide bombing" to gain independence. The foreign supporters should awaken and realize the sort of people the west is dealing with.

Now, was mujahideen what the west really "wanted"? Supported to pressure Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan regardless of long term strategy, the Taliban has become what it is today. Now it is tough trying to get rid of their own creation. This is the "reality" we are talking about.

The US and its allies supporting free Tibet will once again turn out to be a disappointment if they do not learn from past lessons and reflect on their excessive interference. Investment in disruptive forces could backfire because they are likely to get out of their control.