Burmese marchers draw local attention

The Messenger Press ^ | 09/01/2005 | Lauren Burgoon, Staff Writer

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Burmese protestors travel along Route 130 in their monthlong march from Washington, D.C. to New York City.

WASHINGTON — While people went about their daily lives Monday, a small group of strangers walked quietly into town along Route 130, largely unnoticed except for some passers-by who looked curiously at their signs and moved on. Most come from Burma, a place not many are familiar with and even fewer can point out on a map. And though their arrival was unobtrusive and their message is one of optimism and peace, what brought them through Washington is nothing less than horrifying. The walkers are taking part in the second Long March and Hunger Strike for Freedom, a monthlong trek from Washington, D.C., to the United Nations in New York City. The 10 marchers are not united under any organized group, but come together from across the country, sometimes picking up like-minded people along the way.h

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Bless them, but don't let this distract you from seeing that the USA is the worst country in the world.....bitter sarcasm