Myanmar citizens launch silent protest

[ellisonz]

Source: Associated Press

1 hour, 53 minutes ago
YANGON, Myanmar - A growing number of citizens in Myanmar's largest city are shutting off the government-run nightly newscast, trying to send the subtle message to authorities that they are tired of listening to their propaganda, residents said Tuesday.

Most are switching off the news for the first 15 minutes of the hour-long broadcast, while some also are shutting off all the lights in their homes.

It was unclear how many people participated in the protest, which spread by word of mouth.

"This is the least dangerous anti-government activity that I can take," said a resident of Yangon taking part in the protest that began Monday. "By doing this, I am showing that I am not listening to what the government is saying," the woman said, refusing to give her name for fear of government reprisal.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071002/ap_on_re_as/myanmar_silent_protest;_ylt=AgcT977kktupJvlH414mSLcBxg8F

[tnlefty]

1. And how about banging on pots from their windows at the

same time? I'll be lighting a candle and reflecting on them and the monks again tonight! What type of inhuman, (insert filth and foul words here) slaughters monks?

Ooops, and thanks for the update! :hi:

[lynnertic]

5. wouldn't be so silent then

and much easier to punish.

[tnlefty]

6. True, but I suppose that I assumed that when the people in Chile

did this followed by candlelight vigils, it became a symbol of protest that was somewhat effective in a feeling of the solidarity of the people who wanted change. But continue with your pissy one-liners.

[lynnertic]

9. It's great that you're here to tell the people of Myanmar how to do it better.

[Lucinda]

2. KR

[Miss Chybil]

3. k & r

[tnlefty]

4. Just a kick

as I can't recommend it again. :kick:

[Mira]

7. K&R - we need to laud their courage and learn from them

[PSPS]

8. If only more americans would turn off our "government-run nightly newscasts" -- meaning all of them.