Myanmar will be a 'democracy' (r)

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Dear Htun Aung Gyaw,
I get it now!  When you say "I strongly object Burmese style and Burmese
norms of
democracy because it means we do not have real democracy, just like
Burmese way to
Socialism.", I support you 100%.  I am sorry for my misunderstanding and
I
apologise for making you appear racist.  I will endorse that you are not
racist.
About my deleting related news : I did it only to reduce transmission
loads;  I
was not trying to be selective.  More misunderstanding.
You will see in one of my earlier postings that I am joining you in
attacking David Abel's speech on SPDC policy on democracy.

regards
Trevor

Htun Aung Gyaw wrote:

> Bob Helvey,
> Are you out of your mind?  Why are you challenging me for that? I
> questioned Abel for what he said.  It is not a question of racism; it is
> the question of democracy? It does not have different faces and standards.
> You have to be a reasonable man if you join with the Trevor Edmond who just
> come up with this name for the first time to attack me.  Also he cut out
> all the news related to my question to David Able.  Able said they would
> give democracy with Burmese style and Burmese norms.  So my question is if
> he really like a Burmese style and norms why he has English name?  For me,
> I don't care Burmese or English or Black cultures because all the cultures
> are interrelated and nothing is permanent. I strongly object Burmese style
> and Burmese norms of democracy because it means we do not have real
> democracy, just like Burmese way to Socialism.  Before you want to
> criticize me for any reason try to find out the real situation.  Try to
> catch up with my first posting and if you want to criticize put the whole
> posting and your criticism together.  So every one will know What I really
> Mean it.  OK!
>
> Htun Aung Gyaw
> (607) 266-8942
>
> At 05:23 PM 10/9/99 -0400, Robert L. Helvey wrote:
> >Htun Aung Gyaw,
> >
> >Your attack against David Abel's name caused me to read your message
> >several times. It did appear to be an rather insensitive comment,
> considering
> >that many Burmese citizens have non-burman names. Attacking Trevor
> >Edmond (whom I have never heard of before) for bringing it up didn't help
> >either. If you wish to attack me, have at it, but you will have to get in
> line.
> >
> >
> >Copies to:             burmanet-l@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >Date sent:             Sat, 09 Oct 1999 16:28:32 -0400
> >From:                  Htun Aung Gyaw <hag2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject:               Re: Myanmar will be a 'democracy'
> >To:                    Trevor Edmond <treved@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >> Poor thing,
> >>
> >>  you don't know what I mean and my intention.  I respect multiculture and
> >> every races.  Try to read the whole message and think deeply.  Don't jump
> >> into conclusion that I am a racist.
> >>
> >> I have color friends, white friends, I never look at them as white or black
> >> or yellow.  I like them because they are kind hearted humans.
> >>
> >> Learn more
> >>
> >> Regards
> >>
> >> Htun Aung Gyaw
> >>
> >>
> >> At 05:34 PM 10/9/99 +1000, Trevor Edmond wrote:
> >> >I hope I am mistaken in reading some element of racism in Htun Aung Graw's
> >> >message. It can be a two edged sword that would suit SPDC to the hilt. The
> >> >movement to free Burma is made up of many different races with different
> >> >forms of names. I value the alliance of freedom loving spirits and their
> >> >generosity.
> >> >
> >> >"Htun A. Gyaw" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> David Abel,
> >> >> You said you and your gang are going to give the Burmese people with
> >> >> Burmese type of Democracy and Burmese norms.
> >> >> Let me ask you only one question.  Do you have a Burmese name with a
> >> >> Burmese style and norms?  What is your name David Able means in Burmese?
> >> >> Give me a break!
> >> >>
> >> >> Htun Aung Gyaw
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >Robert L. Helvey
> >Fax: (304)744-9093
> >Email: rhelvey@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >

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