| Panties for Peace |
| Sunday, 21 October 2007 | |
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OK, I just had to share this story, this is a totally hilarious way of supporting a serious cause. WOMEN in several countries have begun sending their panties to Burmese embassies in a culturally insulting gesture of protest against the brutal crackdown there. "It's a strong message in Burmese culture," said Liz Hilton, who supports Lanna Action for Burma, an activist group that launched the "Panties for Peace" drive this week. The group, Lanna Action for Burma, says the country's superstitious generals, especially junta leader Gen. Than Shwe, also believe that contact with women's underwear saps them of power. To widespread international condemnation, the military in Myanmar, also known as Burma, crushed mass anti-regime demonstrations recently and continues to hunt down and imprison those who took part. Hilton said women in Thailand, Australia, Singapore, England and other European countries have started sending or delivering their underwear to Myanmar missions following informal coordination among activist organizations and individuals. "You can post, deliver or fling your panties at the closest Burmese Embassy any day from today. Send early, send often!'' the Lanna Action for Burma website urges. "So far we have had no response from Burmese officials,'' Hilton said. So ladies, start dropping off , mailing, or personally flinging your panties (new or used I guess it doesn't really matter) at the Burmese embassies to protest their dictatorial crackdown. Hmm, I guess even men could participate too, this just might be a cause worthy enough to get most guys to part with their collections of panty conquests.
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 written by CatherineL , January 09, 2008
OMG - It's certainly different. I am from the UK and I don't know anyone who's mailed there's yet. Then again, I don't suppose mailing your knickers to a complete stranger is something you'd discuss over lunch.
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