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Expert: Paul Edward Zukowski Date: 9/2/2007 Subject: how to place an issue onto House agenda
Question QUESTION: Dear Paul... I am interested in repealing the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act. It appears to be up for renewal yearly. I would like to approach my Representative, Sarbanes about this issue. How do I make this proposal attractive for him to listen to me ? For example, I have many connections to the timber industry in Burma. This timber is currently harvested mostly by Chinese businesses and sent primarily to companies like IKEA. And though sanctions on Burma are imposed by the U.S., we still purchase IKEA items ( from Burma ). Of course, I am a good U.S. citizen and supporter of Democracy. However, I do not support sanctions. How do I combine politics with business ? How do groups as AIPAC influence lawmakers to support their ideas ? I have relatives who are in the Burmese ruling "junta" and they are receptive to engagement with the U.S., but need some incentive. How do I show Rep. Sarbanes that my plan will be effective and rewarding for any interested partys. Thank you.
This is similar to embargo against Cuba and the embargo that was against South Africa. This is a statement of US Forgien Policy. How this gets repealed is the Military Junta goes out of power and there be free and fair elections. Isreal Lobby only works because its a liberal democracy who have similar values to USA.
Plus many American citizens live in Isreal.
The terms to get this repealed are stated here. http://usinfo.state.gov/eap/Archive/2004/Jun/29-245979.html
It states
"Benchmarks for lifting the ban on Burmese products would include: "releasing all political prisoners; allowing freedom of speech and the press; allowing freedom of association; and permitting the peaceful exercise of religion."
99% support in both chambers of Congress and a President in support; there nothing you can do to change this.
You have attempt to overcome efforts of the Human Rights lobby that documented the abuses in Burma.
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QUESTION: Dear Paul...Thank you for your very informative answer! It is clear then that even if i could a few thousand (online from the U.S.) signatures, the petition would be merely symbolic. In the the vote it was 418-2-1... how can I find those "2"... and I have an opportunity to meet Rep. Sarbanes in October... possibly if I could learn why those two others voted nay, it would be helpful in my meeting with Rep. Sarbanes.
I believe there must be some opportunity for the U.S. to engage with Myanmar on some level. How do present myself as an emissary between the nations ? Is there a path through the State Dept. or CIA ? Thank you.
Answer Hi again,
If you meet Rep Sarbanes he will politely listen to you.
He will then do nothing to aid your cause.
The Domoctratic Party platform strongly supports human rights and has for a long time.
Those that voted against it were all Republicans.
None were in support of the Burmese government.
Rep Flake of Arizona
"Congressman Flake believes that indiscriminate trade sanctions are only effective when you're dealing with a country that cares about its people, and that's clearly not the case with Burma," says Flake's spokesperson."
Rep Paul
In our view, it's simply a tax on Americans," says Paul's press secretary. "When we impose trade sanctions on another country, we either do not accept their goods, or they cost more. A low income person goes to Wal-Mart and his sneakers are more expensive."
Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi was the lone Senate vote.
These 3 also vote against the Cuban Trade embargo.
The way to open dialog is for human rights abuses to end.
Releasing Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Burma's democracy movement, and the other political prisoners is a start.
In this case the answer to your question in not in the USA,
its in Burma. Unless your connection in Burma can demonstrably change the behavior of the Junta then your simply waisting your time. The point of the embargo is to economically punish those running Burma. In this case Human Rights trump business and profit.
