Friday, May 9, 2008

Deepest condolences to my people in Myanmar

I can no longer retain my feelings inside.

It's been a week the merciless cyclone Nargis was blown into the delta region of Myanmar. Without proper warnings ahead of this deadly cyclone and lack of responsibility of the military government has cost thousands of innocent lives. It is indeed heartbreaking to see those images of dead bodies, children's, men's and women's. It is even more heartbreaking to hear the death toll keeping rising. It is unacceptable that the government is delaying the much needed aid for the survivors. While the generals hold meeting in their bunker capital for this crisis, the lives of thousands people might have been perished. They do not allow the aid in even though they do not have emergency preparation or expertise at all. This is a complete ignorance to the lives of the people and I denounce it as a genocide in another way. I read this news that General Thein Sein donates 20 sets of televisions, 10 sets of DVDs and satellite receivers to let the survivors have some entertainment. What a thoughtful act but a ridiculous one for me! Just look at this and one can see the junta is not noticing what people do really need: water, food and shelter or ignoring the facts. No one is going to enjoy at this time with loss of family members and properties! (May be their purpose is to brainwash them with the propaganda for the forced referendum which everyone knows that the result is "Approved")

I am also very disappointed at the UN which should swiftly act to help the survivors. I believe there is no need to get permission to save thousands of lives who are desperately need the emergency aid. I am very thankful to France who brought up the resolution to force the aid in under the UN clause of "responsibility to protect" when the respective government does not do so. It is very obvious that the military junta has no capacity (possibly no desire) to save the lives of this scale. However, the rejection of China and its supporters anger me as they keep emphasizing the "sovereignty" of the country. What the F they are thinking about? Don't they realize millions of lives in the storm hit regions are in jeopardy when the waterborne diseases spread? It is untimely to discuss the sovereignty of the country while millions of lives of its people are at risk. My animosity towards those countries has grown bigger and bigger as they keep blocking the resolution which can give enormous help to my country. Why do we bother having UN or UNSC or whatever council. I do not mean to insult any individuals who devote for human rights in UN. However, I believe China does not deserve to hold the veto power to reject this humanitarian crisis. And look at them, what do they help? They help the military, take out all the natural resources from our country as much as they can and in return, they donate $1 million for the relief. If they don't have or don't want to help in large scale, then keep out of the way? Please do not block the resolution anymore. I really hate this phrase..really..."do not politicize". It's the matter of life and death, China. I don't see anyone politicizing this tragedy. The Western countries are requesting to help in full scale. China, the closest neighbour who can help more than any other countries in the region do not provide much at all. Well yeah, they are busy with "Olympics" which I do not want to enjoy at all. US has ordered its ships in the Gulf of Thailand ready for aid but sadly, waiting for the clearance from the illegitimate government. I really hope US invade my country now. I car not care more about the pride or sovereignty or whatever than my people who are dying pathetically.

I might be wrong but this is just an opinion of an ordinary person...who sympathize the victims of the cyclone...I am praying for all the people in Myanmar...May they be free from all the sufferings...all five enemies...Dictators, Water, Wind, Fire and Thieves...May my country be free from this deadly curse...

With deepest condolence,
Lin Sitthu

P.S. Those who might read this blog, please donate to the world organizations which are helping with the relief in Myanmar, even a dollar. Please be a voice for the voiceless.

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