Obama Reaffirms U.S. Stance on Burma

Unimpressed by “Webb’s Folly” *US President Barack Obama held firm America’s position on sanctions to the criminal regime of Burma. Though he was pleased that John William Yettaw was released from prison this did not influence US policy with the criminal regime of Burma. Sanctions will remain until the junta actually shows signs of reconciliation which include the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the 2,100 political prisoners.

The White House has maintained an open door policy with the junta of Burma if Than Shwe was of the mind to do so. Opportunities lay just around the corner if the military junta actually wanted their nation to prosper, there is no question. True reconciliation would be the difference between night and day for the lives of 50,000 people. Than Shwe’s generals would not need false passports to travel around the world. The regime as a whole would not have to live as exiles in the global community. With a wealth of natural resources of a wide variety Burma would be restored to the bustling hub of commerce it once was. Maybe Tay Za would be able to drive one of his fancy sports cars on the Autobahn rather than some dingy parking lot or airport runway.

But at least it is comforting to know President Barack Obama has not wavered on the US commitment to democracy and human rights in Burma. And for this I am very thankful to America’s president for he showed true leadership on this issue.

* http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=16586

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