Myanmar had as much time to let its people know about the storm as the U.S. did about Katrina. I think this is what it looks like when a country really does not care about its people. Those in N.O. had a chance to get out, these poor people did not even know what was coming.

__________________
I am more concerned with the intellectual environment

'Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not.'

~ Thomas Jefferson

64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

I'm sure some will jump in and blame Bush for leaving people behind during Katrina.

I've never been to what was called Burma but can't imagine that the infrastructure is established. it is sad that in this day and age, a country can be so backward that people aren't informed about a (typhoon, cyclone, hurricane)

__________________
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Pogo

WTF.......what type of government would not warn their people? There is way too much debate about Oprahma, anti-US sentiment etc etc. Over 22,000 people needlessly dead!!! This isn't muslim extremists with planes or bombs; it's a government that didn't warn its people. An absolute outrage and as of this post, still won't allow the USA into the country to help.

Sadly, this too shall slide slowly away into obscurity as opposed to the UN and other bodies demanding an investigation. The world cannot afford such a loss of life again that could have been avoided.

__________________
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Pogo

Another example of oppression -vs- freedom, Democracy -vs- Dictatorship.

__________________
I am more concerned with the intellectual environment

'Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not.'

~ Thomas Jefferson

64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.