Myanmar: Here's what you have to say...
Posted: 26 September 2007
Below is a public listing of messages sent to the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs. 6375 people sent emails on behalf of the people of Myanmar so far.
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| we have to take action now! please...... |
| Zakia Rakez September 25, 2008 |
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| This cannot be accepted! Anyone with at least some brains (and heart) understands that something have to be done! |
| Therese Nordström September 14, 2008 |
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| It is important that we not forget that we gained our democracy from a form of tyranny, and that we would only display our ungratefulnesses by ignoring the demoralizing and horrific situation in Burma, which threatens to justify ignorance towards basic civil human rights without action. |
| Nathanael Cook August 11, 2008 |
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| Don't be afraid to boycott or otherwise offend countries supporting the rotten dictatorship in Burma, notably China. It is far, far more important to have ethical integrity than to have cheaply made chinese goods in a Wal-Mart store. |
| Ross Bolton May 31, 2008 |
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| I believe that the UN should invade Burma as peacekeepers and humanitarians and not military, and I would like Canadian to start that - now. |
| Colleen Melville May 16, 2008 |
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| In light of the recent catastrophe in Myanmar, and the government's appalling failure to tend to the needs of its people (going so far as to block much-needed foreign aid), it is IMPERATIVE that a humanitarian mission be sent to Myanmar IMMEDIATELY. If Canada is to consider itself a humanitarian nation, it MUST respond to this situation in Myanmar. There is no other option. Apathy, in this case, would be nothing short of criminal. |
| Bruce Lambie May 12, 2008 |
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| Action must be substantial and must begin as soon as possible. For Myanmar, the voiceless country without a history and soon without a future. |
| Liisa Doell May 12, 2008 |
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| hello mister.i am 27 jears old.just come back from thailand i was in burma in a refugeecamp and see a5 jears old boy die.have you ever see this???i take care to him and pray to god,buut in this 3 days he die in my arms.......please help me i can not sleep |
| Khanngoen Zeller April 7, 2008 |
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| Please be a part of the solution to the barbaric treatment of a peaceful people. As an ordinary citizen i would like to sincerely say how disgusted i am, and i would hope that the Canadian government will step in! |
| Brenda Wright April 3, 2008 |
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| We would never allow this to happen here. So why should we allow it to happen anywhere else? |
| Sara Berger Escarameia February 26, 2008 |
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| show compassion, suppression has taken place for far too long |
| lynne collins February 9, 2008 |
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| This has gone on long enough. Please act in the name of Canadians. |
| sarah joyce January 15, 2008 |
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| Dear Mr. Bernier, as a leading nation in application of basic human rights both domestically and in its advocating on the international level, Canada must show its indignation at such repeated and massive reports of human rights violations. Ending abitrary detainment, and the infliction of abysmal imprisonment conditions is on the priority list of the UN Human Rights Council, as it should be for Canada. Canada along with countries already doing this, must include these topics (set in Myanmar) in its diplomatic talks with China, India and smaller south Asian nations. |
| Gabrielle Cormier January 12, 2008 |
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| How can we possibly sit by and watch this? How can we as a country be expected to be taken seriously if we don't take a stand and work for change. If our citizens can be blown up in Afghanistan, we sure as hell should make a stand regarding Burma. |
| Dan McLean January 11, 2008 |
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| The people of Myanmar must not be forced to live under this oppressive regime any longer. The junta must be held accountable for their violations of human rights. The world must sit up and take notice. |
| Nadine Crossland January 6, 2008 |
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| I AM IN FULL AGREEMENT THAT cANADA SHOULD BE MORE INVOLVED AND WE MUST CALL ON THE OTHER COUNTRIES SUCH AS CHINA AND THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS. IF WE DO NOT BECOME MORE INVOLVED THAN NOTHING WILL CHANGE AND HISTROY WILL JUST CONTINUE TO REPEAT ITSELF. |
| Sandra Pollock-Harquail January 2, 2008 |
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| Canada is now more than ever an influential country on the world stage. If Canada takes major action to help the people of Myanmar, I believe others will follow. Please, the people of Myanmar desperately need help! |
| Claire Gordon December 17, 2007 |
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| Freedom of speech should be exercised without violence. |
| Michelle Ryan December 10, 2007 |
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| HOW is this fair?? Killing people who are for one, are inoccent, and two are TRYING to keep the peace in your country. THis is a seriouse matter and you need to help these protesters win over the people who are trying to kill them. This is rediculous. |
| Clarissa Mackie December 10, 2007 |
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| Any violence like what is going on in Myanmar needs to stop now. |
| Angela Waldick December 9, 2007 |
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| I believe it is important for Canada to show the world that it will not stand for human rights violations and will do everything in its power to help those who have the courage to stand up against unfair regimes. |
| Lisa Underdown December 9, 2007 |
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| "Only by fighting fear can you truly be free" - Aung San Suu Kyi Through hope, compassion, belief, resilience, and faith we can overcome injustices throughout the world and what is happening to the people of Burma is a grave injustice. |
| David Warren November 25, 2007 |
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| Please act on behalf of all Canadians. |
| nancy bosomworth November 21, 2007 |
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| Sadly, Myanmar has no oil. If it did I'm sure the powerful governments of the world would find their plight of interest. Will Canada stand up for the human rights of our brothers and sisters in Myanmar without any hope of personal profit? I would like to hope so. |
| Lee-Ann Simmonds-Brown November 17, 2007 |
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| The use of violence against peaceful protesters completely opposes against the Article 19 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which calls th respect individuals' freedom of opinion and expression. The standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners also calls for freedom from unnecessary cruel treatment and punishment. I hope Canada will respect those international agreements and make political pressure on Myanmar. |
| Naoki Mita November 17, 2007 |
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| where is the understanding? the compassion? the truth to stand together and unite would be nice! |
| Robert TwoBears November 8, 2007 |
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| As a western power and in many ways living a privalaged life we have a responsibility to advocate and fight for the rights of people living in oppressive regimes. I urge you to speak out politically for those being oppressed in Myanmar. |
| Jeanette Reid November 5, 2007 |
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| It strikes one as utterly hypocritical of this, or any government, to accept and honour His Holiness the Dalai Lama and yet take no firm action against the Burmese junta in support not merely of religious persons with a pacific political agenda, but also in support of average citizens seeking something emulating the basic rights we hold dear and have historically supported abroad. The oppressive and incontrovertibly repugnant and criminal acts of the regime in Myanmar, be it against peaceful protesters or ethnic minorities are a stain not only on the government of that country, but also on all who treat with that state or those businesses that support the regime and through failure to press the government and regime to change are effectively complicit in its crimes. If Mr. Mulroney saw right in opposing the apartheid regime in South Africa, how can my own government fail to take immediate and escalating diplomatic action, to be followed by escalating legal sanctions against Canadians and Canadian businesses dealing with Myanmar's government or those businesses and persons who support the current regime. |
| Kevin Brown November 1, 2007 |
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| Please Support Human rights and Human dignity all over the world. Let the Canadian vi=oice be heard, we are a people of conscience and we will not stand by and let this happen again. |
| Karin Lynda Heckbert-Krech October 28, 2007 |
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| I implore you and the Canadian government to act on behalf of me, all Canadians, and especially the Burmese people. Canada has a responsibility to act and to speak out in defence of human rights and against brutalisation of peaceful protesters. |
| J Craig Fitzner October 27, 2007 |
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| We as Canadian people, must stand tall and not allow fear to prevent us from peacefully making our voices heard. As a canadian woman I am afforded many liberties not afforded most others like myself in this life. Bravery to speak about injustice comes from the depths of the human soul. To speak up may effect change for our small planet. Canada must stand on the forfront of setting an example as human leaders. Hope is what we offer. Love throughout the world is what we will cultivate. |
| Jody Broeckel October 27, 2007 |
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| Many of us still (despite recent disappointments)believe in Canada's image as a country committed to help peace and justice in the world. Please use your influence in every possible way to relieve the suffering of the people of Myanmar. |
| Eva Kushner October 27, 2007 |
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| As a beacon of decency and peace, and as a citizen of the world, Canada must intervene where blatant atrocities such as those in Myanmar occur. Please take action immediately! |
| Elizabeth Moes October 26, 2007 |
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| The prolonged detention of Aung San Suu Kyi,U Win Ti & others is truly a disgrace to our humanity. Please act now! |
| Joan Loveridge October 25, 2007 |
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| I think this is so tragic; words cannot describe the horrors I'm feeling from all of this. All governments should stand up to this dictatorship in Myanmar. We have all watched it go on for too long. |
| Joan Greer October 25, 2007 |
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| Please act fast and save the peaceful people of Myanmar. It is unbelievable that a government killed 3000 protesters in 1988! That was cruel. hate this talk of diplomatically engaging such a regime, as the one in Myanmar! It is a waste f time. That is what the west, has to learn about third world countries and what dictators need. Canada needs to intervene militarily in Myanmar. If people like Aung San Suu, have languished in detention for 12 years, I wonder what else we need to see before we act on Myanmar? |
| Sarah Thomas October 25, 2007 |
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| Please put pressure on the UN Security Council and countries such as China, India, and Japan to use their influence to free Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners in Myanmar who have done nothing but to peacefully protest unjust conditions in that country. |
| Margaret Kyle October 24, 2007 |
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| Everyone deserves peace. Give the peaceful protesters the voice they so rightfully deserve. |
| Elizabeth Loewen October 24, 2007 |
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| As a Canadian, I have always believed us to be staunch supporters of human rights. It is becoming increasingly evident that, as a nation, we may voice our disapproval butlittle more. I would request that the Canadian government take a firm stand at the United Nations on Myanmar. Lester B. Pearson stood and was counted. Gen. Romeo Dallaire stood, but was ignored. Let us not be mute bystanders to further injustice. As the Government representing the will of its people, stand and make our national voice heard loud and clear. We have done it in the past; we can do it today. |
| Kathryn Goodwin October 24, 2007 |
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| We know these Generals live in perpetual fear that their power will be taken away from them. The Generals know the people hate them, and that is why they try to keep the people in line through violence and intimidation. We must not play their game. We must be creative in our use of nonviolent efforts: boyocott and sanction the nations and corporations that enable the dicatators; spread rumors throughout Burma that the soldiers are turning against the Generals; drive them mad and make them turn against themselves! |
| Jim Lewis October 24, 2007 |
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| Please let's see some action and less useless talk - people are dying while politicians seem unable to exert enough pressure on the Myanmar gov't. to change its ways. Without direct military intervention change will not take place. |
| Katrina Ghafghaichi October 22, 2007 |
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| What is happening in Burma right now is one of the biggest world issues on the table today. I urge you, for your own conscience and for Canada's role as peacekeepers on the global stage to take action on this issue. |
| Rosemary MacAdam October 22, 2007 |
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| I urge the Canadian government to take action through the UN and international diplomacy to resolve the human-rights crisis in Myanmar and protect peaceful protesters. |
| Doug Smith October 21, 2007 |
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| We live so well here in Canada. All people in the world deserve the right to a free and democratic nation. Please act on this. |
| jeanie gray October 18, 2007 |
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| I guess we have to repeat Nazi Germany all over again, as it seems we can't seem to learn to stop this stuff any other way. I know there's no oil but perhaps we should step in anyway. |
| Orion Buttigieg October 17, 2007 |
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| as said above, this is quite true please stop the violence!!! -Hannah |
| Hannah Genosko October 17, 2007 |
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| I expect the international community to provide only "lip" support and no concrete action. Just another Darfur. Nevertheless I provide "e-support" for whatever its worth. |
| Anu Rampersad October 17, 2007 |
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| how could a democratic country not want to help out a country trying to be democratic? |
| Tasneem Dairywala October 16, 2007 |
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| I am only a 10 grade student, but I know that you are holding Aung San Suu Kyi and other citizens in prison. People should be able to say what they really think. I know that you wouldn't like to be harmed when you speak your mind. So please don't torture them and please set them free. Thank you so much!!! |
| Ivana Bittnerova October 16, 2007 |
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| I feel that since we are privelleged with democracy, we should help pave the way for other nations aswell. Thanx. |
| Tahir Kafil October 16, 2007 |
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| Please dont hurt Aung San Suu Kyi anf other political prisoners, becuase everyone should be able to speak their mind without being harmed in any way,people have differnt oppinons on things happening with their enviroment. so let them go and let people speak their mind without being harmed. |
| Joanne Graves October 16, 2007 |
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| To: Honourable Maxime Bernier Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada Dear Minister Bernier, I am concerned about the current human rights crisis in Myanmar. Reports today of the military firing upon and arresting monks and peaceful civilian demonstrators make it imperative that Canada and the international community act now to prevent further violence and bloodshed. The brutal repression that took place in 1988 resulting in the deaths of over 3,000 people must not be repeated. The people of Myanmar have the right to peacefully express their views. The government of Myanmar has the responsibility to respect and uphold the right to peaceful protest. Canada must urge members of the United Nations Security Council to decide to immediately send a mission to Myanmar. This mission should seek to resolve long-standing human rights problems in Myanmar, including the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. Canada must also call on China and other Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries such as India and Japan, to use their influence on Myanmar to allow for peaceful protests and stop any violence against the protesters. |
| jessica ke October 16, 2007 |
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| Please grant Habibulde,Harooon and Rashid full access to lawyers and any medical treatment they may require. |
| Usman Baig October 16, 2007 |
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| Please grant Habibulde,Harooon and Rashid full access to lawyers and any medical treatment they may require. |
| Maryam Abrar October 16, 2007 |
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| To: Honourable Maxime Bernier Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada Dear Minister Bernier, I am concerned about the current human rights crisis in Myanmar. Reports today of the military firing upon and arresting monks and peaceful civilian demonstrators make it imperative that Canada and the international community act now to prevent further violence and bloodshed. The brutal repression that took place in 1988 resulting in the deaths of over 3,000 people must not be repeated. The people of Myanmar have the right to peacefully express their views. The government of Myanmar has the responsibility to respect and uphold the right to peaceful protest. Canada must urge members of the United Nations Security Council to decide to immediately send a mission to Myanmar. This mission should seek to resolve long-standing human rights problems in Myanmar, including the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. Canada must also call on China and other Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries such as India and Japan, to use their influence on Myanmar to allow for peaceful protests and stop any violence against the protesters. |
| Hassan Jawa October 16, 2007 |
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| SAVEEE THEMMMMMMMM |
| TASNIA JABBER October 16, 2007 |
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| Peace for the Nation! |
| Shariq Khan October 16, 2007 |
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| No Comment |
| Jehangir Qayyum October 16, 2007 |
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| save the people! |
| Savroop Mann October 16, 2007 |
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| save the people! |
| Aliana Dhanani October 16, 2007 |
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| If none of the other comments sent by thousands don't move you to help the people of Myanmar, formerly Burma, think about what they will say if you decline assistance. Only in Canada do you have power: make your voice heard internationally! Make Canada a respected country, if you don't care about Myanmar! |
| Nancy H October 16, 2007 |
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| It's important that we speak out against the dictatorship! We need to help!! |
| Mahhum Mobashir October 16, 2007 |
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| we should help people in the world ,imagine if we were in that position right now. |
| taiba orfan October 16, 2007 |
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| Please put pressure on the government of Mynamar to release the student leaders and monks jailed for peaceful protests. Urge them not to torture them in any way. |
| Victory Jones October 16, 2007 |
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| The present Conservative Government appears to be colluding in the repression of human rights in Burma through its willingness to cooperate with China concerning the coming Olympic Games, as well as trade as usual. |
| James McCall October 16, 2007 |
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| Let's do something positive while we still can!! |
| Dianne Konoski October 15, 2007 |
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| Buddhist Monks are some of the most peaceful and courageous people on the planet, by not standing strongly in their support, Canada does a dishonor to our own claim to civility and sophistication. |
| Nahanni Nagle October 15, 2007 |
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| It is shocking every time a government threatens and/or murders its own people. We must not stand by and simply do nothing. |
| Jennifer Roach October 15, 2007 |
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| No one should be subjected to such brutality. Please stop. |
| Amar Nijhawan October 15, 2007 |
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| My Uncle fought in the war in Burma. He has recently died aged 96. He thought he was fighting for freedom. |
| Pamela Campion October 15, 2007 |
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| PLEASE speak loudly for me (and for thousands of Canadians like me) to the world and take a firm stance against the human rights abuses taking place in Myanmar/Burma. Make us proud to be peace-loving Canadians! We CAN make a difference! |
| Wendy Parker October 15, 2007 |
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| There are rights that are so basic as to be universal. The right to peaceful protest is such a right. If we take our own Charter of Rights and Freedoms seriously, we cannot turn a blind eye to such human rights abuse in Myanmar. |
| Jennifer Pass October 15, 2007 |
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| I would ALSO ASK THAT OUR GOVERNMENT ENQUIRE AND SHARE THE RESULTS OF ITS ENQUIRY INTO OUR PENSION FUNDS BEING INVESTED IN BURMA, MONEY THAT POSSIBLY SUPPORTS THE MILITARY REGIME. IF SO, IMMEDIATE ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO INVEST OUR FUNDS ELSEWHERE AND HOPEFULLY MORE RESPONSIBLY. |
| Daniel Martineau October 14, 2007 |
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| We look to you, our representatives, to take an immediate, effective and concrete role of courage on behalf of those whose voices are being silenced and in duty to us who have elected you. Step up to the plate! |
| Beverley Neville October 14, 2007 |
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| People around the world look to Canada as an example of a free life in a peaceful society that respects human rights and helps to defend these rights around the world. This reputation is a source of pride and unity among Canadians. We must strive to preserve this spirit among ourselves and people around the world to keep Canada from becoming an island of justice and freedom in a world already too full of dictatorship and abuse. Please help end the violence and abuse of the Myanmar people. |
| Rachelle Gagnon October 14, 2007 |
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| We are so quick to invade other coutries in the name of peace when there is financial gain to be made. And yet when genocide or oppression occure we sit back in the hopes that it will work itself out without the need for us to get our hands dirty to make a difference. |
| Elizabeth Spratt October 14, 2007 |
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| As a peace-loving nation, we have a responsibility to help protect those whose cries for freedom and peace are suppressed by the powerful. |
| Erin Carson October 14, 2007 |
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| The people of Burma need our help. Here in the 20th century there should be no person deprived of Human Rights. There should be protection for those you have less power than others. With the information, and the images that we are surrounded by, there is no excuse for the ignorance of this situation by this great country. |
| Claire Radosevic October 14, 2007 |
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| They need freedom... they need help from outside!! Please apply pressure to the government of Myanmar to make necessary changes! Now!! |
| Angela Yeates October 14, 2007 |
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| Our comitment is not being met to the whole of this earth whilst we focus our resources and energy involved in a bloody war in Afgnistan. i am appauled that our nation is not standing up fairly to the many people on the planet that need our dire help. |
| Melissa Douthwright October 13, 2007 |
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| We the Canadian people must stand up for justice on behalf of these innocent victims of merely expressing their free will. This cannot be tollerated whilst our government continues to fight in Affghanistan! We must show the world our peace and determination to help others. Melissa Douthwright Ottawa Canada 740 Springland Drive. |
| Melissa Douthwright October 13, 2007 |
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| It is heartbreaking to see pictures and to hear stories of people who want rights and freedom, the same rigths and freedom we Canadians often take for granted, being detained, torutred and sometimes killed, in the name of Democracy. |
| Kim Bollozos October 13, 2007 |
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| As a Canadian Immigrant, I have the right to peacefully express my views. It is a sign of appreciation and respect towards Canada's constitution to fight for the rights of every human being in this world. We need to stand next to the monks, and show that the respected nation of Canada will not tolerate such violations of human rights. |
| Maria Godoy October 13, 2007 |
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| Please take immediate action to help stop these atrocities. |
| John Runza October 13, 2007 |
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| Let those people free! please! |
| Frederic Carignan October 13, 2007 |
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| Officially, there have been 10 reported deaths in Burma. I fear that there are more unofficial deaths that we will never hear about. Please help to do something about it. |
| Darlene Arriola October 13, 2007 |
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| I am only a high school student, but I, like many other young people, am disturbed by the past and present human rights violations in Myanmar. We are the leaders and voters of tomorrow, and our decisions will be influenced by issues such as these. Please encourage Canada to become to take a leadership role in human rights advocacy in Myanmar and in other countries where human dignity and liberty are threatened. |
| Rachel Peters October 13, 2007 |
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| As a democratic country, we cannot stand by and allow these human rights abuses to continue. The powerless citizenry have no voice. We must be their voice. |
| maureen mohan October 12, 2007 |
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| As Canadians who proport to be supportive of all cultures, peoples and nations, we cannot stand by and allow this kind of abuse of power and people to remain unopposed. As is so often dictated to on-going abuse vitims, silence is consent. I do not consent to what the Myanmar government is doing to their people. |
| Hilda Green October 12, 2007 |
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| Canada's silence, or lack of practical compassion, when well aware of such abuses both of fundamental human rights, and of power, makes our nation complicit in those same abuses. PLEASE take every possible action to give back to our nation her reputation and pride as a humanitarian nation. |
| Claive Booker October 12, 2007 |
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| The Atrocities in Burma must be stopped. It is shameful that in the year 2007 that this sort of thing is still allowed to happen in the world. |
| Jody October 12, 2007 |
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| We can not sit by and watch these events unfold without acting. Canada must be outspoken proactive and clear on its unconditional support of peaceful process. The political prisoners of Myanmar deserve due process and the military of Myanmar must be made accountable. "A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. " Mohandas Gandhi |
| Hilary Moses October 12, 2007 |
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| It is time for Canada to take more of a leadership role in the world. Real leadership, where issues and events of oppression, as in Myanmar and the genocide (by any other name it is nothing less) evidenced in Darfur are openly exposed for what they are. Canada must commit to supporting the values of human dignity and freedom that we too often take for granted. We do not have the luxury of time. Lives, hundreds of thousands of innocent lives, hang in the balance. We either act on these issues or we lose all credibiliy as a nation. |
| Jim Cruickshank October 11, 2007 |
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| We realize how human rights bad in Myanmar. We try to make people become free consistently. |
| Hakhyun Lee October 11, 2007 |
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| Please act quickly to alleviate further suffer for the people of Myanmar |
| Patricia Hogan October 10, 2007 |
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| We must give a voice to the repression and cruelty that is happening in Myanmar. |
| Geraldine McGurk October 10, 2007 |
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| We can't change the past but we can make a difference in the future. |
| Erica Thompson October 10, 2007 |
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| To: Honourable Maxime Bernier Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada Dear Minister Bernier, I am writing to you today with direct relation to the hunam rights crisis in Myanmar. Canada needs to help prevent further violence and begin to resolve long-standing human rights violations, including the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. It is not right that the military is firing upon monks and other peaceful civilians. |
| Nikki Whitney October 10, 2007 |
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