Website review: Google Banned by Myanmar Govt., Sti...
tbhurst discovered this in Politics
•10 reviews since May 12, 2008
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tbhurst discovered 2 months ago- Despite being banned by the military junta in Myanmar, Google has donated up to $1 million to assist with cyclone relief efforts
- keflash rated 2 months ago
- Just another reason that people hate the United States so much when there is a disaster we are willing to give no matter whether you like us of not.
- designcode rated 2 months ago
- They are good peoples, really.
- M-Nome rated 2 months ago
- From the page: "While we all like to see our donations doubled, giving to cyclone relief through Google is, of course, only one way to go. For more ways to help those affected by the cyclone in Burma, see this list of organizations accepting donations and possibly volunteers. If you feel less than comfortable sending money into a country whose government would ban and obstruct the same groups trying to help its people, consider that you can also donate money directly to Buddhist monks in Burma. During the crackdown, the monks were the most visible targets of government brutality. Avaaz.org donates money directly to the International Burmese Monk Association, which will use the money to provide grassroots support to cyclone victims. Visit the site for a video from the U. Uttara, the General Secretary of the Burmese organization." It's great to know how to help the people, not the government.
- bookwormj rated 2 months ago
- From the page: "Go to Google in Burma and you'll get: "Error Number 1045 Access Denied." The ban, of course, was put in place before the government crackdowns on popular uprisings that left many dead or imprisoned. Some of the last words to leave Burma were from observers there who described nighttime kidnapping raids on the homes of Buddhist monks. The monks were involved in the popular uprisings against the government. On mornings after a raid, only blood would be found in the empty house."
- yobaba rated 2 months ago
- From the page: "If you feel less than comfortable sending money into a country whose government would ban and obstruct the same groups trying to help its people, consider that you can also donate money directly to Buddhist monks in Burma. During the crackdown, the monks were the most visible targets of government brutality. Avaa.org donates money directly to the International Burmese Monk Association, which will use the money to provide grassroots support to cyclone victims. Visit the site for a video from the U. Uttara, the General Secretary of the Burmese organization. Lastly, for those wondering why all this is on a site otherwise dedicated to the environment, it's a good question. In response, consider that most people tend to prioritize the environment after their immediate wellbeing and that of their family. (Unless you've chosen to live in a tree, in which case wellbeing is relative. But that's a different story.) Only after these immediate needs for safety and wellbeing are met will the majority of people take action to help the planet. So lend a hand and hopefully you'll get a helping hand in return." You Go Gavin! Great reporting!!! http://gavinhudson.stumbleupon.com/
- JessicaLaurie rated 2 months ago
- Good for Google...
- sustainablogger rated 2 months ago
- Good for Google... clearly, one case where they're truly "doing no evil"
