Posted on 09/27/2007 8:55:18 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo
Troops led by the pro-Chinese Burma military junta are in the streets, firing on all kinds of unarmed people.
The troops are being directly commanded by the top now, because local commanders earlier today refused to fire on the demonstrators (mostly unarmed Bhuddist monks).
The death of Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai (50), seen in above photo just after fatal chest wound, was confirmed just a few hours ago. Top news in Japan tonight as news spreads and images are pirated out of Burma by internet, cell phones, etc.
Every dictator’s dream: an unarmed populace. Prayers that the “good guys” win this one in Myanmar.
Prayers up, thanks for the info, please keep us informed!
Thanks.
Sounds like those who are un-armed NEED to be armed ASAP
Uh, OK (?).
And they'll finally change the name back to Burma. I mean "Myanmar Shave" or the "Myanmar Road" just doesn't quite have the same ring to it.
Maybe. Maybe not. It depends. On the one hand, I recall in Manila about 20 years ago, when it was all initially done with a bunch of unarmed Filipina nuns right there on the front lines staring street into the bayonets and gun turrets.
Myanmar Shadow....................
Now if they had a Second Amendment...
China’s statement tonight issued through their Foreign Ministry spokesbitch was the most ridiculous thing I have heard in a long time. Of course, since they are in tight with Burma’s military dictators, and their own bloody legacy in running over students, they are not in a position to be very critical over this.
...unless they also had a Supreme Court.
So there is some humanity there after all. God help those brave people.
story teller becomes the story
I do not see a picture showing anyone shot down at close range.
I see a soldier walking by someone on the ground....but that is it.
Uh, Mr. Obvious says that the dead guy lying on the ground with the soldier walking by is very likely the one shot down at close range.
Maybe Carter should go there to verify the last election and legitimize another dictatorship.
Jim-mah never met a junta he didn’t love!
Uh, Mr Obvious would also say that if that is how you operate [on supposition] then fine....but some of us dont...
Sad. Prayers for the man and his family.
The victim has a large, gaping hole in is upper right side torso, fired upon by the Chinese PLA-style green uniformed soldier who is walking past him in the photo, or several other soldiers who were just outside of the photo. Also the journalists camera and other equipment are laying on the ground about two feet away from his head.
The deceased's camera equipment (video) is still in his right hand.
If it were a “right wing dictatorship” he and millions of other libs would be calling for airstrikes against government offices in the (new) capital city.
I’m glad these pictures are getting out. Thanks for the thread.
in Myanmar
The thugs renamed it this after their takeover. Burma now, then and forever.
Yeah, I saw a video this morning that does look like this soldier shoots him point blank.
With that said...all foreign reporters were barred from the country...so this guy put himself in the kill zone.
It is a sad state of affairs with this authoritarian government, but I wont lose any sleep oer some reporter’s death.
Leave the sleepless nights up to his mother and father who were bawling their eyes out on national TV here in Japan last night at the sight of their son being shot down in the gut by a Burmese soldier, while all horrifically filmed on TV. They will have morethan enough sleepless nights.
Just like Pol Pot and his thugs turned “Cambodia” into “Kampuchea” (spit!) overnight!
Sorry but that does not move me.
Mothers and Fathers are crying around the World over all sort of things that have happened to their children. Tears do not provide absolution.
This guy was not allowed to be in Burma. He had to have known that. Then he is at the front of a group of protestors, pointing a video camera at approaching solders?
How can anyone be shocked or even outraged by this?
I comprehend his parents grief...but this reporter is just as responsible for his death as the soldier who pulled the trigger.
Being a reporter does not give someone special rights or priveledges to disobey the law of a particular country nor is it a bullet proof vest you can wear when a nation’s military percieves you as a part of the problem.
The truth hurts.
Much as you should not be allowed to post your unsympathetic rants on this forum of people with hearts and minds. He died to show the truth to the world. He will always be a hero of mine.
Perhaps you could set up a haven somewhere for the Pinochets of the world and listen to them gripe about how the peasants complicated their lives.
I guess you would have considered our own "Committees of Correspondence" as lawless traitors who, if caught and executed, had it coming.
Have a nice day.
So let me get this straight. By your logic, journalists who travel to dangerous places in the world (war zones, hurricanes, etc.) to show and record facts (rather than rhetoric) have no business being there, because of the personal danger they face?
Haha, save your liberal perspective for DU. This is Free Republic. And stop being a little sissy and sending me FRmail...if you got somethin to say, grow a sack and say it in front of everyone.
~chuckle~
Why? For having a clear perspective free from bleeding heart, knee-jerk reactions?
When liberal reporters are killed by [what to me are] liberal governments, I do ot shed a tear.
Have a nice day....working yourself into a frenzy over nothing.
Haha, try not to “get things straight” cuz you’re not too good at it.
I’m just smart enough not to get amped up over the killing of some journalist.
Kind of surprises to see so many FReepers going through changes because of the death of a liberal reporter.
And I dont understand your comment about “liberal reporters ” reporting on “liberal governments”? What government are you refering as “liberal government”?
As I said, Good Day!
me thinks you are on the wrong side of this story and don’t even know it. Good luck to you.
Being a reporter does not give someone special rights or priveledges to disobey the law of a particular country nor is it a bullet proof vest you can wear when a nation’s military percieves you as a part of the problem.Holy patatootie. I couldn't disagree more. Slavery was once legal, does that make it right?
The truth hurts.
What, do you have only half a brain? Lost the perception|reasoning side?
I said nothing about the Burmese government being right. I said being a reporter does not give someone special rights or privileges to disobey the law of a particular country. That is fact. Your deduction is laughable.
"Nagai was a hero..."
Haha, whatever. But I would offer condolences to his family.
Haha, ugh, are all of you people idiots?!
Have you seen or read a single report this guy has made during his career? NO, so shut up dummy. Learn the basics already.
Oi...
Me thinks that me does not care what thee thinks. :o)
Apparently not.
Jimmy would have trouble even getting into the country. And as for verifying elections...there haven’t been any since the early 60s. Its an interesting situation to be in...no politicians whatsoever...thus no Sunday talk shows...and no massive expenditures on pork projects (just projects for the junta). Far as I can see...there is virtually no sales tax...and little income tax (wouldn’t matter anyway because no one really makes cash). This country would make a great tragic opera.
What, do you have only half a brain? Lost the perception|reasoning side?:rolleyes: So you're saying that people should get shot for disobeying unjust laws? I wouldn't say you have half a brain, just half a *soul*.
I said nothing about the Burmese government being right. I said being a reporter does not give someone special rights or privileges to disobey the law of a particular country. That is fact. Your deduction is laughable.
Haha, whatever. But I would offer condolences to his family.Anybody who has the cajones to go to dangerous places to give the story of regular people, take a bullet and continue to take pictures is a hero in my book, anytime, anywhere.
Oh God please go away. I can only take so much of stupid people.
Oh God please go away. I can only take so much of stupid people.Translation: nobody's buying my drivel so now I'll claim superiority and hope that nobody notices I'm an a$$.
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