The following is an email exhange between KC and P. Virak posted on the Camdisc public bulletin board. Mr. P. Virak is currently in Phnom Penh, and he offers his point of view to his friend KC regarding the choice of the next prime minister in Cambodia.
Letter from KC to P. Virak:
Bong (Brother), but it sad that the majority poor voters seemed to listen to the need of their stomach rather than analyze educational background or political agenda of the candidates they are going to vote for, you can see this in every election.
KC
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Reply from P. Virak in Cambodia:
Street scene in Cambodia recently. (Photo: P. Virak, Posted online)
Hi KC,
It is an uphill battle to teach and encourage people to vote their conscience. At this time, not many people see things beyond the tip of their nose. People don't care much about territorial encroachment by our neighboring country because they are busy fighting to keep their own piece of land that has been/being/or will be stolen or grabbed from them every day. The issues of territorial encroachment and or the violations of the 1991 Paris peace treaty are things that are beyond their capacity to understand. Such important issues have not gotten their attention as much as their daily problems--- how to feed their family members and how to make or beg for a few dollars to survive.
I have met with hundreds of people from different walks of life and in different parts of Cambodia. It breaks my heart to see some mothers who can't even produce milk for their baby... to see many people still have no salt to eat... to see the aging [people] who are waiting to die without dignity... to see toddlers (who are supposed to be in school) roaming dirty ponds to catch insects...prawn...fish etc... to help feed the family... How are we going to tell the people about the big issues which have nothing to do with their immediate needs?
Somehow people are fearful and being purposely kept from proper schooling, from having enough food, and from exercising their rights... It seems that Cambodia is still under communistic rules in the most parts. We have more than enough money to make Cambodia a better place, but the money stays with the rich and the powerful ones.
We are racing against time--- which we don't have much left.
Thanks again for your exchange.
Virak
Letter from KC to P. Virak:
Bong (Brother), but it sad that the majority poor voters seemed to listen to the need of their stomach rather than analyze educational background or political agenda of the candidates they are going to vote for, you can see this in every election.
KC
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Reply from P. Virak in Cambodia:
Street scene in Cambodia recently. (Photo: P. Virak, Posted online)It is an uphill battle to teach and encourage people to vote their conscience. At this time, not many people see things beyond the tip of their nose. People don't care much about territorial encroachment by our neighboring country because they are busy fighting to keep their own piece of land that has been/being/or will be stolen or grabbed from them every day. The issues of territorial encroachment and or the violations of the 1991 Paris peace treaty are things that are beyond their capacity to understand. Such important issues have not gotten their attention as much as their daily problems--- how to feed their family members and how to make or beg for a few dollars to survive.
I have met with hundreds of people from different walks of life and in different parts of Cambodia. It breaks my heart to see some mothers who can't even produce milk for their baby... to see many people still have no salt to eat... to see the aging [people] who are waiting to die without dignity... to see toddlers (who are supposed to be in school) roaming dirty ponds to catch insects...prawn...fish etc... to help feed the family... How are we going to tell the people about the big issues which have nothing to do with their immediate needs?
Somehow people are fearful and being purposely kept from proper schooling, from having enough food, and from exercising their rights... It seems that Cambodia is still under communistic rules in the most parts. We have more than enough money to make Cambodia a better place, but the money stays with the rich and the powerful ones.
We are racing against time--- which we don't have much left.
Thanks again for your exchange.
Virak
13 comments:
Dear United State,china,Soviet Union,Japan,India,French and many more...,I am real simple of Cambodian person.During killing field in that time I lost dad,sister,brother,grant father grant mother,friends and many more..,Sometime I wish to go back to the pass,But we all can't go back and change it,It's already happened.But now I asking all powerful country thru out the world to support this coming election 2008 in Cambodia for my people and for thier future,I am very appreciated for all your kindness,May God bless you all.
*"p.o.v"
Yep, Chairman MaoZeDong had stated that you have to feed the stomach first before you can feed the brain.
But Westerner trained idiots are totally blind.
how can these people decide on something so critical when they can't even help themselves? they are uneducated because the viet serving Govt. keeps them that way.
seriously there is no easy solution to the problem because the problem starts at the top.
Wtf do they need all that money for? it doesn't make your dick any bigger to have all that money, just use what you need as share the rest , wtf is wrong with these black tooth loving commies?
Well, WTF do you need all your money for, stupid (12:47)?
A word from a man of integrity MOI):
Had not been Samdach Hun Sen, most of you people won't be in this forum discussing important issues, such as the Cambodia economy and how Samdach Hun Sen sacrified his life to save your pathetic asses from the massacre. Remember that before you put your kid or kids to sleep tonight.
Again, remembr: had not been ONE man (Hun Sen, that is), you people never had the opportunity to put your child or children to sleep.
Contrary to what you people might have said about Samdach Hun Sen, HE will always be your LIBERATOR. REMEMBER THAT!
After all, we don't want you people end up like the oblivious crocodiles in the pond.
Quite candidly, as for me, I worship Samdach Hun Sen, because he SAVED my friends, families, others and me (and your oblivious crocodiles). For that I'm eternal grateful.
MOI (Man of Integrity)
Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; he swears to the truth,but reveals nothing.
Did you steal this from somebody's writing?
This is a clear violation of copy infringement rights. Also, makes you sound like an idiotic bastard thief who is disregard of others' idea.
Is this what you were taught in your junior college?
MOI
Those proverbs been writted for long time ago, The person that wrote it,They all dead.
No copy right, for Every one to use it.
God damn it! Then quot that author, or at least tell us where you found it, you ignominious thief! God damn you!
You people call Samdach Hun Sen a thief (you should call him a liberator), but you have forgotten that you're are discreditable thief yoursel. You people are worthless and lesser than coaches.
MOI
I did say whoever,I did't say Hamdach Hun sen a thief. May be you did.
I did say whoever,I did't say Hamdach Hun sen a thief. May be you did.
3:28 AM,
Now, I can positively identify you when you called our prime minister "Samdach." You're one of us.
Please accept my sincere apology.
MOI
10:07 AM,
Dear John:
We need your support for the CPP Party for the upcoming general election in 2008.
Thank you for your unflinching support for the CPP Party.
Victory will prevail.
MOI
If the leader of Nations who judges the POOR with their kindness heart his Power will be established stronger,People will support you for forever.
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