We need to shout loudly in support of the Monks of Myanmar, and hope that the Military may realise that perhaps this time, the movement has some more grunt.
The regime seems to have sucked the country dry, a country so rich in minerals and resources, soul and heart.
It's nearly 10 years since the last uprising, but times have changed, this time it's all different.
In 1988, the students led the disturbances. They are now the ones lining the streets on either side of the Monks. The world has moved on - we now have the Internet, mobile phones, blogs, digital cameras ... it will all be filmed, UTubed and blogged live as it happens.
The United Nations has made its resolution, weak though it may be. Other countries now need to stand up. Applying more sanctions as advocated by President Bush, is hopeless. The idea is as bankrupt as his intelligence. Sanctions won't make any difference, only make the poverty worse.
We need a more positive reinforcing and supportive response. We need to open our markets, open our borders, open up diplomatic relations and banking and open up our hearts to the people of Myanmar, rather than treating the countrey like North Korea, Iran or Syria.
It is also high time that neighbour heavyweights India and China spoke up - rather than sitting on the fence saying nothing.
In particular, it is disappointing to see India in a state of constipation on Myanmar. More pressure is required from India. It seems that they don't want to rock the boat - this is crazy - I don't understand why a country with such a peaceful disposition and pedigree as India, with its wholesome ideals, philosophies and generous aspirations says nothing so loudly. Don't the good people of India care ? They are shouting one word "A-P-A-T-H-Y".
Winning the 20/20 may have made the Indians the champions of the world at Mickey Mouse cricket ... is that it ?
