CherylD
Isn't it sad. The places of freedom have so much to offer and the borders are overwhelmed with those fleeing from oppression. There is no way the free democracies in the world can support all those seeking a free way of life. Unfortunately, the hordes would suffocate those nations. It is too bad we cannot accept all of them and leave the oppressors to their lands with no one to rule or terrorize. In your continent, nothing but the bush and desert to rule.
The sadness now, with Myanmar/Burma is all those in desperate need of water, food and shelter and an ignorant government looking for ways to exploit the aid offered by so many. Soon one country after another will be held to ridicule for not giving, soon enough, fast enough or just plain enough to ease the suffering.
In this case the critical press should hold up the leaders of that poor country to the strictest ridicule they can- The Burma It Can't Wait campaign was designed to run for thirty days and raise world awareness of the situation - this unfortunate event offers well timed publicity that the organized event could not, nor would not wish on anyone.
Be it Zimbabwe, Angola, Tibet, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Columbia, San Salvador, China and on through a long list of oppressed nations....Freedom is not free and some of us can only add a voice while others send their children.
Keep speaking out... Open those doors wide and let the stink out, freedom will find a way in..
Myst