CNN is reporting that demonstrations are planned across the globe marking Aung San Suu Kyi’s 65th birthday and calling for her release from house arrest. Political leaders are also trying to put the pressure on the government to release Suu Kyi. President Obama said, “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.”
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Like so many other wrongs being perpetrated daily across the globe, you have to ask yourself how much longer so much outrage can be brought against something before change might come? I hate to over-quote U2, but in this case, “How long, how long must we sing this song?” has never seemed more appropriate. I don’t even think the outrage is against the Burmese government so much as against the rest of the world which can’t seem to make good triumph (in this and so many other instances). I hope decency and truth can overcome the weight of acceptance of the status quo. “Get up, stand up!”