THAT'S MORE LIKE IT:

Bush blasts Myanmar's arrests of activists (AP, 8/30/07)

President George W. Bush lambasted Myanmar's governing military junta on Thursday for arresting pro-democracy activists on charges of protesting against recent fuel price hikes.

"I strongly condemn the ongoing actions of the Burmese regime in arresting, harassing and assaulting pro-democracy activists for organizing or participating in peaceful demonstrations," he said, using Myanmar's old name.

"These activists were voicing concerns about recent dramatic increases in the price of fuel, and their concerns should be listened to by the regime rather than silenced through force," Bush said in a statement.

The presidential statement came after Myanmar authorities arrested participants in a series of protests, and raided the homes of known activists and their friends.

Bush also reiterated that Myanmar's military leaders must free all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and lift restrictions on humanitarian groups in Myanmar.

Or we'll do what? Given that it's military rule, their entire military would seem legitimate targets.

Posted by Orrin Judd at August 30, 2007 7:35 PM