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Burma's Agony
Referring to the monk-led people's rebellion in Burma, your cover stated: "...the world is watching" [Oct. 8]. Was that intended as warning or reassurance? How often has the world watched conflicts begin, unfold and end without lifting a finger? We have seen much reporting, much handwringing, many U.N. speeches, fact-finding visits and economic sanctions, but very little effective action, preventive or corrective. Darfur is only one of many places where such action is needed but very little is done. Here's hoping Burma does not become another case. But if the situation does "evolve," then...

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