Myanmar will be a 'democracy' (r)

[rhelvey@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Htun Aung Gyaw,

Your attack against David Abel's name caused me to read your message 
several times. It did appear to be an rather insensitive comment, considering 
that many Burmese citizens have non-burman names. Attacking Trevor 
Edmond (whom I have never heard of before) for bringing it up didn't help 
either. If you wish to attack me, have at it, but you will have to get in line.


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Date sent:      	Sat, 09 Oct 1999 16:28:32 -0400
Subject:        	Re: Myanmar will be a 'democracy'
To:             	Trevor Edmond <treved@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> Poor thing,
> 
>  you don't know what I mean and my intention.  I respect multiculture and
> every races.  Try to read the whole message and think deeply.  Don't jump
> into conclusion that I am a racist.  
> 
> I have color friends, white friends, I never look at them as white or black
> or yellow.  I like them because they are kind hearted humans.
> 
> Learn more
> 
> Regards
> 
> Htun Aung Gyaw
> 
> 
> At 05:34 PM 10/9/99 +1000, Trevor Edmond wrote:
> >I hope I am mistaken in reading some element of racism in Htun Aung Graw's
> >message. It can be a two edged sword that would suit SPDC to the hilt. The
> >movement to free Burma is made up of many different races with different
> >forms of names. I value the alliance of freedom loving spirits and their
> >generosity.
> >
> >"Htun A. Gyaw" wrote:
> >
> >> David Abel,
> >> You said you and your gang are going to give the Burmese people with
> >> Burmese type of Democracy and Burmese norms.
> >> Let me ask you only one question.  Do you have a Burmese name with a
> >> Burmese style and norms?  What is your name David Able means in Burmese?
> >> Give me a break!
> >>
> >> Htun Aung Gyaw
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 


Robert L. Helvey
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