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 Dear Brother---,
                               I agree your comment all. We should not spend
our time for talking.It is very shamefully for us.
           Let's do for our duty.
             
          with respect and regards,           
          

At 10:16 7/10/98, you wrote:
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>BrInG mE mY sAfFrOn rObE. ToDaY i wIlL mAtCh mY cOlOr wItH eVeRyBoDy..
>						(Rabindranath Tagore)
>
>Dear all Burmese brothers and sisters and concerned friends:
>
>Isn't it a shame that we are barking and kicking one another in this way?
>It's absolutely unpleasant and horrifying to learn what's going on. I 
>believe my sudden raise may be surprising to some of you.  Forgive me for
>not voicing a word or comment before. But please remember, being quiet
>doesn't mean that I (as one of those quiet revolutionists) don't care
>what's going on with our struggle or am avoiding my duties. 
>
>Brothers and sisters, let me start by raising a few questions.
>
>(1) What have we achieved as ONE united group (outside Burma)?
> - Please don't list the awards that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi received or
>    names of the Burmese action groups all over the world, numerous
>    statements by different groups.
>
>(2) Which organization (outside Burma) is leading our so-called
>    "revolution" and how many percentage of revolutionists are
>    following its command? How many members are in each one of those
>    unaccountable Burmese organizations all over the world? 
> - Please don't mention "we, as groups, together issue the statement and
>    stage protests." 
>
>(3) Shall we continue our struggle in this back-stabbing and
>    hair-splitting way?
> - Please don't say that we are trying to rid out those corrupt
>    politicians or naming their evils. My belief is if we are united as a
>    group or consistent with our principles, no one will dare take
>    advantage or corrupt.
>
>(4) What is the problem with brain drain? Has any organization
>    successfully attracted those educated Burmese students/scholars to
>    rejoin?
> - Please don't denounce their achievements or seeking more experience in
>    their professional fields. We should even be proud of their
>    achievements.If today they can't work with us, shall we try to make
>   them come tomorrow or shall we chase  them away?
>
>Brothers and sisters, as we all know, we are suffering more or less the
>same emotional distress as long as we are away from our motherland and our
>loved ones, and under the unreliable regime. Instead of recalling our past
>sour relations, bitterness and mistakes, let us walk and work hand in hand
>for our beloved land and people. Forget and forgive our immaturity,
>misjudgment and mismanagement in the past.
>
>We all learned or heard from our parents the story about Phayar Alaung
>Khoe Min. Why did Khoe (pigeons) die in the hunter's trap? As we all Know,
>they accused, tortured and killed one another instead of trying to work
>together to free themselves from the trap. Shall we finish our struggle in
>this way? Remember how many of our colleagues have lost their livesin that
>way. No need to say why we are scattering and having too many problems. We
>all know that we are lacking a stable political atmosphere or an institute
>which can guide us to reach our ultimate goals. This is the basic path we
>need to redesign and follow. I personally believe it's not too late nor
>too early to correct and straight up all our mistakes. Please stop
>pointing a finger at one another. Simply admit that we all are responsible
>for the mistakes that have been made. Let's not blame a particular person
>or group for them.
>
>What shall we do and how will we solve our basic problems before we try to
>save the faith of people in our beloved land? Let's find out how we all
>can stand up and walk together again. You all will agree that our
>revolution will never be achieved unless we can establish mutual respect,
>friendship, understanding, trust and a united solidarity force.
>Frankly speaking, isn't it embarrassing we are just denouncing and
>discrediting our own souls?
>
>All in all, I would like to request that everyone try to come up with
>solutions or strategies for our basic problems listed above while we are
>working hard for individual advancement or concerns for the struggle.
>Let's cheer for those who have accomplished their educational and/or
>career goals, give a hand to those who are in need and encourage those who
>once committed mistakes to correct them. Meanwhile, you, I and every
>Burmese who are in free lands should and must take a chance to pursue
>education and seek knowledge as much as we can. Isn't it wonderful and
>encouraging that many Burmese friends are free from fear and able to
>continue their lives and have opportunities to gain more knowledge in the
>US, Australia, Canada, etc.?
>
>So try to learn something which will be valuable and useful for our
>motherland. Indeed, our essential task of today is to advance the brain
>power and make a concentrated effort to improve individual thinking,
>performance and execution for effective teamwork. With positive attitude
>and professional manner, let's discuss needed issues for ourselves and our
>beloved motherland. 
>
>I look forward to your generous comments.
>May all you and your loved ones be well and in peace.
>
>
>with respect & regards;
>
>Zaw...
>Instructional Systems Technology
>Indiana University Bloomington
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