Burmese Junta Enablers
India likes to call itself the world’s largest democracy. They are also one of the largest enablers of the Burmese general’s terrorist campaign against its own people. I hope the voters of India throw the bums out in the next election. India has no problem exploiting Burmese natural resources, but takes a “hands off” approach when it comes to the slaughter of innocent Burmese civilians.
Plainly stated, the Indian government is in it for the money. Burma has large natural gas deposits but no infrastructure to extract it. So India has graciously helped build the infrastructure so that it can extract this resource and transport it back to their country. Burma’s other neighbors, including Thailand and China; also exploit Burmese natural resources, thereby enabling the carnage in Burma. And of course the bloodthirsty Burmese generals are more than happy to sell out their country to the highest bidder.
When the Burmese people gain their independence, they will no doubt remember who supported their oppressors. The United States has learned this lesson many times over. Our country supported the Shah of Iran for years despite the Shah’s dismal human rights record. This led to the Iranian hostage crisis of the 1970’s. We have had poor relations with that country ever since.
India may realize some short term gains from its support of the Burmese junta, but they’ll pay for it in the long run. Democracies should not support brutal totalitarian regimes. It is hypocritical to allow freedom at home while actively supporting dictators in other countries. As the old saying goes: Lie down with dogs, wake up with fleas.
Here is a list of businesses currently doing business with the terrorist military regime in Burma.
Burma, Myanmar, Burmese military, democracy, Burmese revolution, India
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