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| President Barack Obama addressed US Congress recently. (Photo: AP) |
Washington, D.C. Monday, 17 January 2011
“The ruling party should listen to others who are not in the race because they could see more,” said a caller who identified himself as Svay Rin. “They should not be mad at criticism.”
The recent midterm elections in US Congress that put the Republicans in control of the House of Representatives should serve as a good model for Cambodians on how power can be shifted smoothly, the head of a leading rights group said.
Ou Virak, president of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, said that in Cambodia, that smoothness is not a trend yet.
“In Cambodia, a change of the political party in power at the National Assembly will have an impact on all politics,” he said, as a guest on “Hello VOA.”
The US House commenced its work on Jan.5, with Republicans holding 242 of 435 seats, a majority.
“The Republicans believe that the government is too involved in people’s rights,” said Te Bouy, education program director at the US National Education Association. “So they want a law or policy that does not interfere much into citizen’s rights.”
Employment also played a crucial role in influencing voters, he said.
“No matter where the election is so long as we promote people to be owners of their fate and the country, this is the principle of democracy,” Ou Virak said.
A caller from Phnom Penh suggested that as Cambodia moves closer to the 2013 general election, politicians should learn from the US and refrain from violence by listening to constructive criticism.
“The ruling party should listen to others who are not in the race because they could see more,” said a caller who identified himself as Svay Rin. “They should not be mad at criticism.”
“We should also change our political culture,” Ou Virak said, in agreement.
2 comments:
Dear Dr. Hun Sen and Ten Thousands stars Dr. Hun Manet,
Why do you and your relatives give Kos Trol, sea and lands to Vietnam? Why? and Why?
Why do you and all of your relatives involve alot of murder cases in Cambodia? Why? Why?
Why do you murder cambodian K5,1997events and so on and so on with lost count? Why?
If you are so good why do you and your families murder cambodians? Why? and Why?
If you are so good why do about 90%cambodians are so poor but you and your relatives are billionair and millinor? Why? Why?
Why do you try to kill people from telling the true? Why? Why?
What is the difference from Khmer Rough and you, Sir?
If you are so good Why do you block KI from cambodians?
Don't you and your families scare of hell for ethernity?
When you die can you bring all of your power and money with you?
Dr. Hun Sen and Dr. Big ass lady and his belove Dr. Hun Manet Please don't put us in jail or kill us for this! We want to live like you and your families do!
Khmers victim of 1997 and K5
PS
If Dr. Hun Sen and Dr. Hun Manet remove the tablet it is show they are extremely coward and his star are just joy stars given by his daddy not by patriotism. Dr. Hun Manet is very coward as his daddy they only aim to kill innocent cambodians that all. Dr. Hun SEn and Dr. ten stars Hun Manet are very great at bullying cambodians and killing Cambodians but cowardly toward Thai and Viet.
Seriously where is the win win policy of Dr. Hun Sen represent. The country is getting smaller and shamer by Dr. Hun Sen and Dr. Hun Manet.
America has been very strong and powerful even though it has been established for only 237 years. This is because it was built on the principle of democracy. Democracy means the PEOPLE are the power and the commanders, not the government. The government is the servant of its people. Therefore, American constitution created a motto that states, "The Government OF the People, BY the People, and FOR the People." And its constitution also guarantees 3 most important things for the people. These are "Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness." American principles are clear and precise, they are practiced thoroughly for the benefits of the people. American government dares sacrificing lives and personal interests to protect its Principles. This is why many people from around the globe are dying to come to live in America. Like President Obama connoted in his 2nd State of the Union Address, "American congress argues fiercely on everything but no American would want to trade places with any other country....Amrican people would never suffer any oppression or rights violation by its government." I know Cambodia is a long way from being like America but our government should at least see the fact that believing in your own people, and empowering your own people will guarantee a stronger nation and a permanently lasting peace, sovereignty, and prosperity.
Damaged Soul.
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