In the midst of the current political mess in Myanmar (Burma), it's heartening to see the inspirational role played by Aung San Suu Kyi, even though she still is being utterly repressed (she has been under house arrest for years) by the ruling junta. Her steadfast leadership stands in marked contrast to the lack of vision we see in so many of our elected officials closer to home!
And one would be remiss in not recognizing the courage of the Buddhist monks and hundreds of ordinary citizens of the country who are risking their lives in standing up for democracy.
