Bloodstained Buddha

The recent and ongoing violence in Myanmar or Burma as it used to be called is escalating, and it is tugging at my heartstrings. Will no one step in?

What use is military might if one cannot bring it to bear?It is like a sharp sword that cannot be unsheathed.

What kind of political pressure is it if non-interference is the chain around our necks; we are shouting but no sound comes out.

International intervention in the form of military might or political pressure are possible tools that might be of use in helping the civilians, protesters and monks in Burma. However, it is unlikely that they will be saved without further bloodshed, unless the international community puts aside the diverse interests and bands together to do something drastic soon.

Nearly 20 years ago, in 1988, a similar thing happened, yet human beings seem never to learn from the past. Hopefully the UN can effect a miracle through the Security Council. Actually, by being able to meet with Miss Aung San Suu Kyi, I think that there has been some progress. Hopefully this issue can be resolved soon without further bloodshed.