Friday, May 21, 2010

Current Event Blog-Protests in Thailand



Thailand was once the image of serenity and peace; serving as an example for other countries as to how the people could live in peace. Looking now at the dire situation in Bangkok, the capital, you would never have guessed that this nation was a one of tranquility. The thousands of protesters that are camped out in the streets and roads call themselves the Red Shirts; campaigning to bring back the exiled Prime Minister and bring about a new, fairer, and more democratic government. The government opposition to the protesters believes that the Prime Minister they want to bring back is corrupt and that all the rural farmers that support him so strongly would end up not liking how the government was going in the the long run. Peace talks have flopped, people have been killed, and the protesters are still camped out. This begs the question of who is really right, and what we can do to fix the situation. I believe that the government should be open to and actually hold new elections to satisfy the protesters. They should put aside their differences for a minute and hold real disscussions.
"In televised negotiations with protest leaders last week, the prime minister agreed to their principal demand — dissolving parliament and holding new elections — but said the process would take nine months. The Red Shirt leadership demanded dissolution in 15 days and left to redouble their efforts in the streets." The Red Shirts need to understand that patience is needed for this sensitive subject and realize that they can't instantly make their country better by dissolving parliament and having no one in charge while they are voting for their Prime Minister that may or may not even be a good leader. The government needs to keep this attitude of willingness to work with the Red Shirts and restore peace to Thailand. They should refrain from any violent military actions much like the Red Shirts should continue to peacefully protest.

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