A Fight for Democracy

Not Yet Democratic

In Myanmar, the people raised their heads for a bid for democracy. The Myanmar government, a military regime that has existed since it was seized by the junta in 1962, has managed to remain in power despite the votes of the people demanding a democratic government. The democratic leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been under house arrest for quite some time and whenever anyone raises his head for democracy he has been brutally forced down.

Fuel for the Fire of Rebellion

Lately a large rally for democracy was held in Myanmar with a subsequent crackdown of the Myanmar military and police on demonstrators. This crackdown resulted in several people killed and over 1000 in detention centers. The crackdown was followed by raids on several Buddhist monasteries where firearms and knives were discovered. It should be obvious to outside observer that the aggressiveness of the military towards the nation stems from a very real fear. That is the fear of the reign of dictatorship being toppled by the people. To prevent this, the military are employing brutal means of enforcing their rule. Of course, history teaches us that such an approach is the beginning of the inevitable end. The fear of the military regime of being usurped is doomed to become the fuel for its own downfall. People cannot stand being raided and seized for long. Terror can only go so far. In addition, the government cannot exist without the civilians who support it. Thus, a government that does not respect the wishes of its people is doomed to fall sooner or later. With today's modern technologies and media such a downfall is sure to come quite swiftly. In short: "Leaders of Myanmar - Beware! Your reign is ending and the people will triumph once more! Take heed of lessons that history has taught us and respect your people that they might respect you as well!"