Thoughts / a rant on Myanmar

[G.Irish]

The SU didn't collapse because of an uprising by the people.

True, but the point is that it is not impossible for an oppressive regime to either collapse or be overthrown.

If their government collapses due to this disaster, which I think is going to be unlikely, that's their issue whether it be for the better or worse. I'm tired of the US policing the whole world and acting like we're the moral saviors of these people. If you barge into a country that is brazenly run by a military, who happens to not want you there, you're playing with fire. Let them kill off their populace if that's how they want to run their country; if their citizens are unwilling to stand up for themselves then it's going to be a weak post-military controlled country anyway and the military might as well be in control of their lives.

I agree. I'm tired of the United States ignoring other countries' sovereignty and acting like the world's unilateral mom. If the Burmese don't like their government, let them get rid of it. It is tragic that so many people are going to die as a result of this disaster but that's why it is important to fight for your rights when you can.