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The Letter to the Editor (Washingto



Subj:	The Letter to the Editor (Washington Post)
Date:	98-03-17 16:59:34 EST
>From:	Thuriya
To:	KMTTO 
The following is the letter to the Editor (Washington Post) from Myanmar
Embassy, Washington DC. 
March 10, 1998 
The Editor
The Washington Post
Washington D.C. 
Sir,
 	The Post's March 6 editorial, "A SLORC by Any Other Name" is nothing but a
feel good statement. It is yet another sad example of how far removed from
reality the U.S. media has become, insisting as it does on its own dim
perception of the situation in Myanmar. Surely, the U.S. media is not unaware
that the torch has been passed on to a new generation of leaders. It should
not hasten to pass judgement based on unsubstantiated accounts on Myanmar that
clog the Internet. 
	If the U.S. would only pause and make a fundamental change in attitude, it
would have no difficulty in seeing why Japan and other Asian countries would
want to weigh-in on the side of Myanmar. The difference that sets the Asia
countries apart form the U.S. is that while the former emphasize patience,
quiet diplomacy and persuasion to bring about change in Myanmar, the latter is
prone to take the moral high ground. The Asian countries are more acutely
aware than others of the transformations taking place in Myanmar. They
understand the complexities of the situation and the unswerving dedication of
the government to bringing about peace and development. Most importantly, they
recognize Myanmar as an important partner in the common quest for a stable and
prosperous Asia. 
	Recent visitors to Myanmar from Heads of State and Government to individual
tourists have witnessed the markedly changed situation in Myanmar. Japan and
other countries that have been monitoring developments concur that the Myanmar
government's efforts to improve the lot of its people, to eradicate narcotic
drugs and establish a modern nation is bearing fruit. Hence their positive
response. 
	The U.S. can best help promote peace and prosperity in Myanmar by keeping an
open mind. It should give credit where credit is due and feel at ease in
applauding the Myanmar government for the positive changes it has made in
recent years. 
								                       Sincerely,
                                                                              
Tin Winn
                                                                              
Ambassador