MAUREEN LONG
27 September 2007, 03:01PM

I too am appalled at what is again being inflicted on the Burmese people--their preparedness to seek freedom when confronted with such brutality is the epitome of courage. Cannot make the rally but would like to be able to contribute in some way. What influence can be brought to bear on China? Companies that do business with the ruling junta?

Veronica Alexander
27 September 2007, 03:01PM

We as a people have to let our government know that we do not support these military forces. 19 years or more these people have suffered, and still with all our technology it is allowed to on.

Renae Davies
27 September 2007, 03:00PM

Please sign the online petition at the avaaz website. I tried to attach the link but it was blocked as spam by this comments board.
Just google avaaz and you should find it!

Renae Davies
27 September 2007, 02:49PM

Here is an online petition for those that are unable to attend rallies.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_burma/h.php/?cl=20635509

Sarin Flemming
27 September 2007, 02:49PM

I am completely outraged by what I’ve been seeing on the news in Burma. It makes me cry to see the actions of the military against these demonstrators. I can’t make the protest this afternoon. Is there anything else I can do?

Olivia Richards
27 September 2007, 02:48PM

Having been to Mynmar i cann’t imagine just how brave these souls are to march the streets - with such an appalling, repressive goverment.

The UN MUST send in support Now otherwise there is going to be mass bloodshed.  The international community must waste NO time now and support the people of Myanmar.

Renae Davies
27 September 2007, 02:48PM

Here is an online petition for those that are unable to attend rallies.

“The next 36 hours are crucial. Leaders have called for an emergency session of the UN Security Council-- but only a decisive initiative will prevent a massacre like the one from 1988. Already, 75,000 people from 192 countries have signed our emergency global petition. Please forward this email to others who haven’t yet signed--they can click below to add their name, and we’ll send an updated petition to the Chinese government and the UN Security Council members every day:”

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_burma/h.php/?cl=20635509

Elizabeth Vitek
27 September 2007, 02:35PM

The plight of Aung San Suu Kyi and the Burmese people has been on my mind for a long time. The cruel oppression by the military forces is beyond belief. I hope that in time international pressure will bring about their downfall.

Kingsley Ho
27 September 2007, 02:27PM

Any crackdown by the military on their own people is unjust and should attract the objections from the international community. I agree that the UN must take action via the security council.

thewordygecko
27 September 2007, 02:26PM

Adding my request for any information on protest in Brisbane, and/or online action.

Also adding my support for the people of Burma, who have lived with oppression and brutality for way too long.

Liz West
27 September 2007, 02:15PM

Is there any way we can protest on line as cannot go to protest.
It is essential that the United Nations be involved as it is all too easy for one country to be dismissed as interfering in another.

Natasha Lutes
27 September 2007, 02:09PM

Is anything scheduled for Brisbane yet?  Quite embarrassed that there are marches for everywhere else.

Annette Northey
27 September 2007, 01:38PM

These people are heroes of the highest order.
Can’t attend a rally, but would like to participate in online action.  Anything being organised?

Juliette
27 September 2007, 01:34PM

The Burmese people have the right to protest and should not be attacked or hurt in any way -The attacks on these people must stop.

vivien O'Leary
27 September 2007, 01:28PM

History shows that all such brutal regimes will fall.  It is up to us to apply the constant pressure needed to expedite this end sooner rather than later.  I have never got over the TV new image in 1988 of a Burmese soldier brutally kicking a Buddhist nun in the face as she SAT amongst a group of peaceful demonstrators.

Lucy Kert
27 September 2007, 01:20PM

I am appaled that such inhumane treatment should be meted out to protesters involved in a peaceful march.  How much longer must the people of Myanmar experience human rights abuses in their own country?

Rita Karraz
27 September 2007, 12:54PM

I am appalled at the images of the peaceful demonstrated being beaten in Burma. It is a travesty that has been left for way too long. the western countries need to stand up and do whatever we can do peaceful to resolve this and promote freedom and democarcy

Sasha Ivanovich
27 September 2007, 12:45PM

I have been in Burma in January this year:
the people are poor,roads terrible, social infrustructure dates to the British Raj yet army hospitals and walled living compounds appear luxurious and world standard.
The junta will not cede power and their privilege until pushed hard. All those governments that still trade with Burma should be exposed and lobbied to sever their comercial links. China probably is the main culprit and has the biggest influence in Burma

Barbara Khalifa
27 September 2007, 12:43PM

I agree we need to put much more pressure on China and Russia to stop supporting the Myanmar military junta.
For 19 years now, the junta ignore UN and western world sanctions and pleas for human rights in Myanmar. However, China’s support and investment in Myanmar is has kept the Military junta in place despite world-wide abhorance of their behaviours. If we can persuade China to disapprove of the junta’s behaviour then we have a much greater chance of improving human rights in Myanmar.

patti taylor
27 September 2007, 12:41PM

I am recoverying from surgery so my first was thought was how can I possibly attend....second thought, I can I possibly not…