America, an admitted aggressor with plans to overthrow the Burmese military junta, suddenly wants to send it soldiers into Burma with aid.
When the worried government refused the US soldiers entry, America shouted all sorts of insults.
But what about Katrina? Did the US Marines rush there to stop the looting, rapes and human misery?
A coincidence...Burma does have oil and resources...does New Orleans?
Or is it the "Christians" that the US is trying to get inside? Throughout history, imperialistic nations have sent in the Christian foot soldiers to convert the natives into submission. Image you have lost your husband and your starving children are crying in the ruins of your abode. A rich white missionary showers you with food and gifts...all you are obliged to do is attend their church.
I would welcome a change in Burma. It is one of the most oppressive nations in the world. I have met many Burmese during my years in South-East Asia and traveled the entire length of Burma's border, and visited Burmese refuge camps. These are a desperate people.
But America is not the solution. With America's track record, and the complicated ethnic patchwork, awash with weapons, it will leave a mess.
My heart goes out to the suffering people of Burma.
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