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Non-violent Protest In Germany And Burma
Om Namah shivaya!
Today is the 17th annivarsary of the german unification. After a long period of suppression and fear, a non-violent revolution led to the reunification of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic (DDR). There are lots of arguments if it happened too fast and therefore brought along lots of financial problems. But the people all over Germany and all over the world were impressed how the citizens of Eastern Germany could change so much by just showing their opinion non-violently. Nobody thought this was possible. But now the german chancellor is not only a woman, but a woman from the former DDR.
Germany before and after the unifcation
When I thought about what this day means to german people, the people in Burma were coming in my mind. At the moment there are people trying the same thing there. Buddhist monks and citizens of Burma are demonstrating peacefully on the streets for democratic elections and freedom. But they are not only thinking about high ideals - there is not enough to eat in Burma, they are fighting for a future.
They are risking their lives because the military junta decided to fight the demonstrations. It is important to show support and sympathy all over the world. Because of this reason, bloggers started the "Red Shirt Friday". You can show your support by wearing a red shirt every Friday which is the color of the monks' clothes. The monks need every positive energy and support.
Support the monks, wear a red shirt every Friday
This blog supports "Free Burma!" You can read more about it if you click on the picture below.
