Panties for peace

Posted at 8:01 AM on May 30, 2008 by Bob Collins (6 Comments)

When Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with members of the Minnesota Burmese community this week, it's doubtful this idea came up.

In Canada human rights groups are calling on women to take part in a unique protest against Burma's military junta.

The Quebec Women's Federation and the activist group Rights and Democracy are coordinating the Canadian edition of "Panties for Peace!" -- an international campaign to pressure the Burmese government towards democratic reforms.

(H/T: Tim Nelson)

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Comments (6)

If it really would be shaming to them as they say then I think it is a good idea. They deserve to be shamed.

Posted by brian | May 30, 2008 8:13 AM

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//Human rights activists say the leaders believe that contact with women's underwear will sap them of their power.//

you know,
Bill Clinton might agree with this. Infact this is the bait of your American Monica Lewinski's out there.
do I think that their underwear has power? well no. it is the manipulation and the women in the grundies that make those 'panties' lethal.

Posted by c | May 30, 2008 9:34 AM

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oh and not to be misunderstood
(again)
I am in no way -shape- or form-condoning the behavior of the Burmese government.

Posted by c | May 30, 2008 9:36 AM

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This story is meaningless without pictures.

Posted by bsimon | May 30, 2008 10:43 AM

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the first link shows a Amy Klobacher and the Burmese community
the second link shows a photo of some undies strung on a line. but there is no photo of women IN there underwear.

Posted by c | May 30, 2008 10:55 AM

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This story is meaningless without pictures.

This comment is full of win.

Posted by Onan | May 30, 2008 11:36 AM

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