I am NOT a politician, but I have been thinking about the process of
democratization in Burma. Recently I found a website which has many
posts like personal attack on opposition leader Aung San Su Kyi. Then I
realize there are two big groups in contradiction. On one hand,
opposition party has been criticized by those people who are just trying
to defame the party perhaps by earning money but doing nothing for
people and country of Burma. On the other hand, the opposition party is
too entrusted for political changes in Burma by those people who are
always ready to agree to the decision of democratic icon, Aung San Su
Kyi. It is very crucial for latter ones in case something happen to
current leaders like in 1947. Consequently people will be lost and
country will suffer for several decades until they find another leader.
Also, it should not forget about that Aung San Su Kyi is just human
being which has the chances of making mistakes for people and for
herself.
So, I wanna say both groups are at two extreme
ends without having valuable contribution to the process of
democratization in Burma. Reason being a low education system in Burma,
it is obvious that it will be too difficult to start and maintain the
stability of Democracy in Burma. Basically, education is the major
element for democratic political system. That might be the reason why UN
ex-General Secretary U Thant didn't really believe in Democracy to
start in Burma according to his articles.
In my personal
point of view, we need many more trained people who have proper
thinking, passion to contribute to society & country and depth &
breadth of knowledge on political system which needs to be customized
for our own country. We need a lot of cooperation in the process of
democratization rather than just criticizing though you have your own
right to do so.
Last but not least, the security of our
leaders, opposition leader and the President, is really really crucial
for the time being. Therefore, I would like to suggest those people who
are dissatisfied with the current trend of political change to put it on
the table and try to digest by discussing with those leaders in power.
In turn, all authorized leaders should have open mind to discuss with
any groups and/or minorities. All in all, we need to take consideration
for all 60 million people together, and please try NOT to classify as
minority or majority.
