political defiance news (CRDB)

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Political Defiance Update
Inside Stories- CRDB


Aung Thinn, a popular speaker and essayist, was recently scheduled 
to speak at the Rangoon YMCA on the topic of "inheritance".  
Instead, he addressed the country's current economic and social 
problems including corruption and hte role of foriegn investment.  
He told his audience of mostly young people, "You have to learn a 
lot, readmore and find a better education."  He criticized 
Singaporean business interests arguing that the small island national 
only wanted to sign logging contracts with the slorc.  He warned, 
"if you decide to join an organization, be careful.  Every time you 
become a member of a group you can be manipulated by older 
men."  His advice may be seen as a veiled attack on the SLORC 
inspired Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA).


Michael Beer
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