Originally Posted by mishkira

I think Myanmar is a gem. People have different views about their government and "regime" but I saw much more police on my return day back to London then in the streets of Myanmar during 15 days. It is safe there, people do respect and like tourists and it was definitely much much safer then in many streets/areas of London or NY. About that political lady - I am not sure that some democratically elected (or skillfully promoted) presidents do the best for their people, countries or world. I have example of Chile (1970s), much of Africa, some Eastern European countries or some other very recent examples of countries where communists or democrats or freedom leaders have had no clue how to manage their country, how to run economy and what to do after election celebration, followed by things turning into nasty civil wars, lootings, killings etc etc. Let is be where we are now and we'll see the future. I want to go back to Myanmar soon rather then hear stories about civil wars, powerless democratically elected leaders or other countries bringing western democracy operations. I wish you visit Myanmar and see it as it is now.