Wednesday, May 07, 2008
The death toll in the Myanmar cyclone disaster just keep on rising. It was an unbelievable 4 at the beginning and now at a shocking 44,000 which seems to be an optimum figure too. What irks me most is the incompetency of the Myanmar government in the handling of this disaster. In an age where meteorologist is able to predict the timing and the estimated impact the cyclone will have, being unprepared for it is a heinous crime. The worst part was that this incompetent government do not enjoy any support among the majority of it's citizens. This is tyranny at its worst state.
My heart goes out to the victims of this disaster and hope that those who survive the tragedy will have the courage to live on. For they are needed for the eventual arrival of democracy to their country.
I had a discussion with Feng recently on why China do not like to use their influence on rouge governments like Myanmar in which they had close relationship with. He links it as a friendly neighbour not meddling in his neighbour household affairs. I do not share this opinion with him. If my neighbour is causing harm to his own household, I am definitely going to find a way to stop him or help out his victims.
Being silent will only worsen the situation. The most basic right that a human being deserve must definitely be the ability to voice out his own opinion. When it became obvious that the demonstration that was held by the citizens of Myanmar show a real hatred for the military junta, more actions should be taken by the world leaders.
Issuing useless statements do not help. More economic sanctions must be imposed on them. It is a simple law of the economics. When it become obvious that the money in which the military junta can earn illegally does not equate to the pressure they face from the international community, they will definitely and surely hand over their power slowly. I liken it to a rouge businessman finding no buyers for his illegal wares. There will then be no reason for him to continue in this line.
Donations should be given out in the forms of food, medication, clothing and other essential necessities. I sincerely hope that world leaders can then focus their attention to this country that was more advanced and richer than Singapore when it first got it independence from Britain. Democracy is the only way out for Myanmar. I am sure that with a competent government that had the full support of its citizens, the country will only do well.
Peace as a goal is an ideal which will not be contested by any government or nation, not even the most belligerent.
Aung San Suu Kyi
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