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"In
every era, there are always those who will struggle for freedom.
These people play a difficult role, their paths are paved with
pain and loneliness. Their own generation will not accept them.
In fact, they will be rejected, bullied, humiliated, imprisoned
and even killed.
These freedom fighters plod along a
narrow path. But in the end, those who follow will widen the path
into a broad avenue."
— Shih
Ming-teh, former Taiwanese political prisoner detained by KMT's
Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang Ching-kuo for 25 years
[Above
quote taken from Dr Chee Soon Juan's book, To Be Free: Storied
from Asia's Struggle against Oppression, published in 1998.]
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Chee
Soon Juan to hold Burma protest outside Istana
14
Oct 07
Since
the police have said that two or more persons gathered outside
the Istana is considered an illegal assembly, Dr Chee Soon Juan
will conduct a one-man protest against Singapore's involvement in
Burma.
Last Monday, four SDP leaders Mr Gandhi Ambalam, Mr
John Tan, Ms Chee Siok Chin and Dr Chee were arrested for
conducting the Burma protest outside the Istana.
Starting
tomorrow at 12 noon, Dr Chee will resurrect the protest. The
message will be the same: No arms, no deals with the junta.
There is also the unfinished business of handing to the
prime minister the letter calling on the Singapore Government to
answer questions the sale of arms to Burma as well as investments
in the country.
SDP leaders will be at the Istana to do
this before Dr Chee commences his protest. Dr Chee's protest will
begin on 15 Oct 07 and continue until 19 Oct 07. During that
time, Dr Chee will remain at the protest site.
The protest
is aimed at raising awareness about Singapore's dealings in Burma
and at calling on the Government to cease its support for the
Burmese generals.
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