Human Rights- and Burma

With the recent atrocities in Burma the plight of those who suffer at the hands of military dictatorships was highlighted. What do you think of a world which allows some countries to be invaded under the guise of concern for democracy (those which contain oil) and yet other countries plight to be ignored?


Our Brother’s Keeper…
When one of us suffers injustice we all suffer, and where we remain complacent and silent while another suffers we are as much responsible for the suffering as are the perpetrators of such crimes against Humanity. One of the more recent examples of the violation of human rights to flash across our TV screens has occurred as the result of the Myanmar Governments crackdown and imprisonment of pro Democracy protestors in Burma.

Many peaceful protestors are still currently imprisoned for exercising a basic human right which so many of us here take for granted, Freedom of speech. I believe there are many ways we can each petition for the release of all Burmese political prisoners including the many Buddhist Monks without adding to the current anger, hatred and intolerance of the present military regime. Speak out and be heard yes, without doubt, but not with hate, malice and or destructive words and energies but with love. A greater love which will not stand back silent and watch another suffer. The compassionate heart so aptly expressed in the symbol of the sacred Lotus. Remind those who would imprison and torture that out of the darkness of ignorance, fear and brutality there is yet beauty that can come from such experiences and circumstances.

If you should feel so inclined post, fax, email pictures of lotus flowers to the Burmese authorities and other local and overseas government bodies or institutions with blessings calling upon their higher conscience to action.

Perhaps you may even wish to add some words such as those spoken so eloquently by Victor Hugo. “There is one thing stronger than all the armies of the World,
And that is an idea whose time has come…”

Remind them that out of the mud of darkness and ignorance true beauty can come. A compassionate call for the immediate release of all Burmese political prisoners.
Or better still, check out all the great works undertaken by Amnesty International and get involved! Never underestimate your power to help, in being a voice of conscience for those abused and mistreated. Support organizations such as ‘Amnesty International’ for truly without their light the world would be in a much darker space.


Michelle