It is hard to achieve, and easy to lose. That's easily said, and arguably true, for both "love" and "freedom." In early March 2010, exiled Burmese democracy activist Khin Ohmar was in Taiwan for a first-hand look at the nation's democratic experience and talk about both freedom and the reasons why we should cherish our freedoms.
Her words, offered in a March 7 interview with the Taipei Times newspaper, should be heeded. This from the article, available online:
"Based on her personal experiences, Ohmar is urging Taiwanese to be more cautious about their hard-earned democracy. Even though Taiwan enjoys freedom and democracy, its people should tread carefully, especially since China still claims it as part of its territory and is trying to tempt it with its economic power, she said.
“'Gaining freedom for Taiwan is not free. It’s very important you don’t take it for granted. If you take it for granted there’s a chance you’ll lose it. And when you lose it, it’s difficult to get it back, especially when you’re facing an enemy with power and money,' she said."
Her words, offered in a March 7 interview with the Taipei Times newspaper, should be heeded. This from the article, available online:
"Based on her personal experiences, Ohmar is urging Taiwanese to be more cautious about their hard-earned democracy. Even though Taiwan enjoys freedom and democracy, its people should tread carefully, especially since China still claims it as part of its territory and is trying to tempt it with its economic power, she said.
“'Gaining freedom for Taiwan is not free. It’s very important you don’t take it for granted. If you take it for granted there’s a chance you’ll lose it. And when you lose it, it’s difficult to get it back, especially when you’re facing an enemy with power and money,' she said."
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