Correction on Burma Conference (r)

[mbeer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

On 4 May 1996 reaproy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Regarding the upcoming conference on Burma at Johns Hopkins SAIS, I have
> been asked to clarify that the official title of one of the participants,
> Aryeh Neier, is President of the Open Society Institute (OSI).  In the 
flyer.......
> Hope to see you all on May 14 in Washington, D.C. for what promises to be a
> very interesting conference.  

I intend to come but have serious reservations about this "very 
interesting conference."  

I appreciate the effort made to get U.S. policy makers focussed on 
Burma.  However, I fear the effort may be flawed.  Out of 2 panels of 5 
people, 2 moderators and major speakers, the conference appears to only 
have two Burmese speakers and zero women.

I am tired of going to conferences on Burma and listening to non-Burmese 
who have not lived in Burma, or speak Burmese tell us about "Burma today."
The exclusion of women from full participation is disgusting.
To add insult to injury, it appears that Unocal and their buddies will 
try to pack the audience to promote their pro-SLORC drivel.

Its important to practice democracy and diversity...not just preach it.

Michael
mbeer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx