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Subject: Re: Burma Out! Mandela :: The BurmaNet News: June 14, 1999

I disagree with Roger's message below. Persuasive diplomacy is
done behind closed doors, not in open forums. The invitation to the
dictator is a public relations fiasco, for the south african democracy,
and a coup to advance the prestige and might of the burmese
dictatorship. Anything second guessing so-called artful carrot and stick
initiatives is random fanciful thinking. If Mandela was sincere about
urging democratic change in Burma, why then hasn't he done so. Instead,
this is what we get today. Bravo! Please save your wisdom and faith
for bold leadership, and not bowing down to dictators.  thank you, dawn
star

ps there are plenty of diplomatic and private places where important
powerful leaders can meet to get eye to eye straight talk. and this
party time inauguration on the world's public stage is not it. 



Roger Bunn wrote:
> 
> >THE NATION: MANDELA ASKS KHIN NYUNT TO VISIT SA
> 
> It has never been easy to get the ear of Mandela.  He
> is surrounded by his "protectors" as much as any other
> head of state. However, there are some with whom he
> works who have direct access. Some of these individuals
> are long trusted comrades in the struggle. Some indeed
> are part of the forthcoming S African government.
> 
> Considering that the Burma Out material has been getting
> through to some of Mandela's comrades. It does not suprise
> Burma Out that the fastest method of bringing the junta
> within reach of the "old man" is to invite one of its
> "distinguished  members" over to S Africa on any pretext
> as soon as possible.
> 
> Whereas, Aung San Suu Kyi may be dishearted by the
> invitation from this world statesman.. There is no reason
> to suppose that the invitation is all that he who answers,
> will receive upon this visit.
> 
> We believe that Mandela learned from his mistake of
> accepting the "suprise gift" of $20,000,000US from
> Suharto. Indeed it became an embarrassment to both
> he and the ANC, for whom it was meant.
> 
> And if you wish. We can offer you a service. If you
> wish to communicate directly with those closest to Thabo
> and Mandela. Pease Email Burma Out and we will set it

> up for you.
> 
> Finally, Burma Out wil be addressing this invitation in its
> own way. To this end and to ensure that communications
> on this issue are at the best of levels. Burma Out will contact
> its friends at S African High Commission and Pretoria,
> tomorrow.
> 
> Thank you, and take no prisoners.
> 
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> bassist Noel Redding, Abdullah Ibrahim, musicians,  All
> Burma Students Democratic Organization and numerous others.
> 
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