Re: Burma bans modems

[azur@netcom.com (Steve Schear)]

>    UPI reports that in July a diplomat, Leo Nichols, died in prison
>    after he was sentenced to a lengthy term for illegal possession of
>    fax machines.
>
>    It's clear from this action that the SLORC, i.e. the "State Law and
>    Order Restoration Committee" (sic!) understands full well the
>    benefits and importance of the Internet and other forms of
>    electronic communication to open societies, and is determined to
>    deny these benefits to its citizens.  Given its recent history and
>    the quasi-imprisonment of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, this new action is
>    perfectly consistent with the government's previous abysmal
>    record.
>

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The Great Mandala is in motion. Ladies and gentleman place your bets.



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