Even expatriate women in Singapore are
protesting
Isn't it the nadir of nadirs when foreigners in Singapore stage a
protest when locals cannot?
A blogsite (http://www.instablogs.com/gallery/SIN10209281000)
reported: "Expatriate women living in Singapore wear red T-shirts
as part of a global action Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 in Singapore to
support the brave in Myanmar. Myanmar's deadly military crackdown
prompted protests and warnings from the reclusive nation's Asian
neighbors, with China and Japan agreeing Friday to join efforts to
help end the strife."
The photography clearly shows that there were more than five
persons in the gathering, that the activity was held outdoors, and
that someone was giving a speech.
According to the police, such an activity is considered an unlawful
assembly and also making a speech without a permit.
Of course the question on everyone's minds must be: Did they have a
permit? More important, did the police warn the group like they did
with the SDP outside the Burmese embassy?
Or is the police afraid of engaging Westerners on the issue of free
speech and peaceful assembly? It seems easier to intimidate locals
and Burmese.
In any event, the expatriates must be commended for their
initiative and courage to defy unjust and oppressive laws that deny
people their right freedoms of speech and assembly.
Singaporeans must also demonstrate such courage. Come down to the
Burmese embassy at St Martins Drive and sign the petition. The
signature campaign is in its fourth day and will continue until
further announced.
Note: For security purposes, only the signatures will be submitted.
The signatories names will not be sent in.
http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleburmaprotest10.html
