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April 4, 1998/Bangkok Post

Burma offers quality of life

The idea that a woman (Aung San Suu Kyi) without any leadership
qualifications or experience in government is telling the leaders of the
world where and how private companies should invest is ridiculous.

The fact that her campus life for so many years sheltered her from the
harsh realities of putting food on the table is sad. Her campaign to starve
the Burmese people today so she can be their leader in the distant future
after rioting in the streets takes place is not the type of statesperson I
would want as my leader.

Without doubt, Burma has many problems to overcome today and in the future.
But I know as an eyewitness -- I have lived in Burma over eight years --
that Burma has already handled many internal problems during the past years
and is still on the road to a more open government. All of this in spite of
the turned backs of the international community. 

Burma must be allowed to move forward at a pace which allows controlled
growth and the education of the people before being forced-fed the ideals
of other countries. Only Burmese citizens know what pace of best for their
own country. Allowing anyone else to dictate the speed and method which
Burma should change would reflect a country without pride or ability to
self govern, which is not the situation on Burma.

I have live and worked in most Third World countries during past 20 years
with oil companies. Burma has what many of us world travellers have seeking.

I strongly suggest that a visit to Burma would change anyone's view from
the one acquired form the media. Peace of mind is the cornerstone we all
seek wherever we live. Knowing that our family and self are safe. Burma
offers this type of quality of life for honest working people.


Pat James
Burma