President Obama to junta: Release Suu Kyi

[nmbluesky]

A statement from the president marking the 65th birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese politican and Nobel laureate now in her 15th year of detention by the ruling junta that kept her from taking office after winning election as prime minister in 1990:

“I wish to convey my best wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi, the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Laureate, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on June 19. Her determination, courage, and personal sacrifice in working for human rights and democratic change in Burma inspire all of us who stand for freedom and justice. I once again call on the Burmese government to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners immediately and unconditionally and to allow them to build a more stable, prosperous Burma that respects the rights of all its citizens. Towards this end, I encourage all stakeholders in Burma to engage in genuine dialogue towards national reconciliation, a vital step to set Burma on a more positive course for the future.”

[Cha]

1. Thank you for Obama's statement

New Mexico~

[provis99]

2. oh, that will be real effective.

I'm sure they're quaking in their boots now. Why doesn't Obama wish for all of us to have magical ponies, too?

[Arkana]

3. You're right.

We should invade Myanmar, kill their leaders, and bring them democracy!

[firedupdem]

4. what a ridiculous comment. n/t

[Teaser]

5. fail

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[great white snark]

6. Nice

I can smell this turd of a response all the way in GD.

[LaFeminist]

7. Agree with Obama. Long detention without trial is wrong n/t

[great white snark]

8. Too bad congress doesn't share your sentiment

No funding to close Git mo.