"In his Union Day message, Junta leader General Than Shwe urged the nation ?to strive in harmony for the emergence of a new State Constitution that would pave the way for the building of a new discipline— a flourishing democratic state.” Two legal issues arise from this hopeful, yet dubious, message to the nation— the type of state constitution he has in mind, and his definition of ?discipline” and ?a flourishing democratic state.” For the emergence of a state constitution, it is absolutely necessary for the participation of all classes, races, and nationalities. The entire population must be represented within each state, division, etc..."