5 thoughts on “Is A Free And Democratic Burma Really A Good Thing?”
It is really exciting to see a peaceful protest that might create real change. Lets hope that the worlds leaders (and people) rally behind this movement.
About two years ago a friend of mine in Thailand enquired about owning land in Burma (the Myanm… whatever it is name never sounds right).
Of course we knew about the military dictatorship etc, but we did find out that the prices were relatively cheap.
We never went ahead and bought anything.
My point is this, yes Burma will be great once it’s a democracy, but what sort of a country will it become?
It’s long coastline is ripe for the type of bland western style tourism that’s ruined much of Asia.
Imagine what the Mergui Archipelago will be like in 20 years? Imagine Rangoon – another Bangkok?
Burma just represents another 43 million souls iPods and other useless consumer goods can be sold to.
One of the leading articles on thesietch page was about happiness.
Burma is 90% Buddhist. I would love to guage their levels of happiness now, and then in 20 years time. While I’m at it, I’d love to guage their levels of obesity.
Rght now I’m waiting for a US led humanitarian aid program. When that happens, the rot will set in
Craig
We need to give the people of Burma the choice to decide their own future – not influenced by the military junta, or the corporate leaders, or the oil-hungry governments. Burma should be run by the people, for the people (which ultimately means the natural environment – for without that no one survives). That would certainly be a first, but what an opportunity to show what real choice can deliver!
Keith
Free Burma!
International Bloggers’ Day for Burma on the 4th of October
International bloggers are preparing an action to support the peaceful revolution in Burma. We want to set a sign for freedom and show our sympathy for these people who are fighting their cruel regime without weapons. These Bloggers are planning to refrain from posting to their blogs on October 4 and just put up one Banner then, underlined with the words „Free Burma!“.
It is really exciting to see a peaceful protest that might create real change. Lets hope that the worlds leaders (and people) rally behind this movement.
About two years ago a friend of mine in Thailand enquired about owning land in Burma (the Myanm… whatever it is name never sounds right).
Of course we knew about the military dictatorship etc, but we did find out that the prices were relatively cheap.
We never went ahead and bought anything.
My point is this, yes Burma will be great once it’s a democracy, but what sort of a country will it become?
It’s long coastline is ripe for the type of bland western style tourism that’s ruined much of Asia.
Imagine what the Mergui Archipelago will be like in 20 years? Imagine Rangoon – another Bangkok?
Burma just represents another 43 million souls iPods and other useless consumer goods can be sold to.
One of the leading articles on thesietch page was about happiness.
Burma is 90% Buddhist. I would love to guage their levels of happiness now, and then in 20 years time. While I’m at it, I’d love to guage their levels of obesity.
Rght now I’m waiting for a US led humanitarian aid program. When that happens, the rot will set in
Craig
We need to give the people of Burma the choice to decide their own future – not influenced by the military junta, or the corporate leaders, or the oil-hungry governments. Burma should be run by the people, for the people (which ultimately means the natural environment – for without that no one survives). That would certainly be a first, but what an opportunity to show what real choice can deliver!
Keith
Free Burma!
International Bloggers’ Day for Burma on the 4th of October
International bloggers are preparing an action to support the peaceful revolution in Burma. We want to set a sign for freedom and show our sympathy for these people who are fighting their cruel regime without weapons. These Bloggers are planning to refrain from posting to their blogs on October 4 and just put up one Banner then, underlined with the words „Free Burma!“.
http://www.free-burma.org