Buddhist Monks being killed in Myanmar
The monks are supposed to be saints, according to Buddha. The Myanmar government is killing them off, because they are protesting peacefully to obtain democracy. The monks live very simple lives. They try to help others. We can look at them as the Buddha’s who come down to earth to help men and women. The government they are living under in Myanmar is under the influence of the military. As the protest has gotten larger, then began to use many weapons against them, and have killed them. The world is watching in horror as this is going on. As of October 4th, a United Nations representative was sent to talk to the leaders of the country. But he is not optimistic on how much they listen. I actually saw a picture on a Buddhist monk floating face down in the waters of Myanmar, on a televised news report. This is a terrible situation, which must be corrected. Additionally, the Myanmar government is breaking into people’s homes as they sleep as a form of intimidation for protesting. Should our government get more deeply involved in this matter? What is your opinion? Please post your comments.
Article Link: http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007709260460
Chris Thoma
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Wednesday 6:15pm to 9:05pm
Professor Susan De George
Fall 2007
2 comments:
Chris, I think our government should get involved in this because innocent monks who are peacefully protesting are being killed for no reason except that they have views opposite from that of the present government. Something has to be done to stop this.
Hello, Santhamma.
The world is watching this matter. This situation will be looked at with greater detail to help these peaceful monks, and all the citizens of Mayanmar to achieve religious freedom in their country.
Sincerely,
Chris
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