Oct
4
Free Burma
Today is Blog for Burma Day. Which is quite convenient really cause I’ve got some ‘art’ to share with you all. I know I’m supposed to refrain from writing and just do the Free Burma thing. But I’ve got too much to write about today, sorry.
As previously mentioned there’s an ace stencil that people are using around the world to bring awareness to this issue. And I gave it a bit of a spin in Sydney.
It’s not the best stencil and I was really tired when I did this. But I reckon the people will get the point.
I did a couple on a wall and some marching monks on the footpath.
Not really much of an effort considering, but now we’re home I’m going to do the stencil again and make some real effort.
But for now, can I just say that this is about the best chance the people of Burma are going to get for the forseeable future to get any real democracy. Democracy is of course a debatable positive, but it’s a damn sight better than the situation now.
Of course the major way to get any kind of change in Burma is to influence China to get involved. So here’s an activity you can all have a go at. Email ticketsupport@beijing2008.cn with the following letter:
Dear Sirs/Madams,
I am very interested in purchasing tickets to some of the events at
next year’s Olympic games.
However I cannot, in good conscience, attend the Beijing Olympics
unless your government uses its influence to improve the political
situation in Burma. China has substantial economic interests in the
country, provides large amounts of economic aid, and invests heavily
in infrastructure projects there. Additionally, your government
provides extensive logistical support to Burma’s military government.
All this make China uniquely placed to influence it.
The people of Burma have, in a very peaceful manner, insisted that
their rights be respected. I ask no more of your government than that it cease its support for the current regime, and encourage dialog with the democratically elected representatives of the Burmese nation.
I, the Burmese people, and the world would be grateful for your
assistance in this matter. Your courage will go a long way towards
making the 2008 Olympics a success.
With sincere thanks,
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