tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927086664707056533.post672197261564179914..comments2024-03-26T05:48:24.893+06:00Comments on Bhutan Land Of The Thunder Dragon: Setting The Right Precedence IIYeshey Dorjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03414546232976648883noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927086664707056533.post-48044567955077412482013-03-06T14:16:28.495+06:002013-03-06T14:16:28.495+06:00I do not have intimate details of the Gyalpoizhing...I do not have intimate details of the Gyalpoizhing case to really have an opinion on ACC's actions. I'm just sharing a perspective on why sometimes, burying the past in the name of avoiding fresh wounds is not always desirable. The question for Bhutan really is, what price justice?<br /><br />It is worth examining how Germany is viewed in Europe and how Japan is viewed in Asia, when both were aggressors in WW2.<br /><br />I remember visiting Germany many years ago, and I was very touched (almost to tears actually) at how the Germans have recognised their role in WW2, and laid open for all to see in museums, monuments, etc, the horrific crimes that were committed in the name of war and ethnic cleansing. Their honesty and willingness to accept responsibility for the past ensures that the country as a whole will never commit the same mistake again. The lessons of the Holocaust are now deeply ingrained in German society as seen by their numerous anti-Nazi laws.<br /><br />Compare this with Japan's treatment of their past role in the war. And how upset their Asian neighbours have continued to be every time a Japanese politician/bigwig visits a war memorial in Japan. Almost 7 decades have past since the end of the WW2, most of the firsthand victims of the war have died and really, only a tiny number remain. Still fighting for justice, still fighting for an official apology from Japan for the wrongs that were done to them. For these victims, whose days are practically numbered, do you think it's about the money?<br /><br />I truly admire the Japanese for many things. For their post-war achievements, work ethic, innovation, and many aspects of their culture. But at the back of my mind, and in the deepest corner of my heart, I remain ambivalent. Even my parents were born post-war, so to be honest, I have no emotional or physical scars of the war. But I *am* a citizen of country that was Japanese-occupied. Seeing post-war generations of Japanese with little or no idea of what has happened between our countries in the past is... very very disconcerting to say the least.<br /><br />Because I believe, "Those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them."Anonymusenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927086664707056533.post-16102512261016750272013-03-05T12:25:37.001+06:002013-03-05T12:25:37.001+06:00The question is "If you know (as you claim)th...The question is "If you know (as you claim)that the land was taken away from poor poverty stricken villagers and given to rich and influential people, why didn't you do something then?" Was it because you didn't care or becuase you were afraid or because the conditions were different then? That is what exactly Yeshey is talking about- different times and different circumstances calling for different decisions and actions. Are you going to hold Drukpa Kinlay responsible for abusing women? I am sure Drukpa Kinlay will be happy to receive the ACC Chair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927086664707056533.post-79954943809972690432013-03-04T21:51:09.317+06:002013-03-04T21:51:09.317+06:00I know of the fact that the land was taken from po...I know of the fact that the land was taken from poor poverty stricken villagers and given to rich and influential people. Do you think this was fair and we should keep mum and continue doing so?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927086664707056533.post-2908111884947380662013-03-04T16:53:01.211+06:002013-03-04T16:53:01.211+06:00Your continuation was certainly worth waiting. Gy...Your continuation was certainly worth waiting. Gyalpozhing, besides your other points - you have so clearly and succinctly defined why it should not be touched. Now, if only all concerned could see through your lenses too ! Regarding values being lost (on our youth; our children) in terms of religion and lifestyle, I think much is to be blamed on the parents who have not kept up the tradition and customs passed on by their own parents and grandparents. In this regard, the Hon'ble Lyonchhen in his talk to the civil servants reminded us profoundly on how we have lost sight of our values. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927086664707056533.post-6507904850527383502013-03-04T00:51:58.412+06:002013-03-04T00:51:58.412+06:00While I agree with your point that we donot have t...While I agree with your point that we donot have the resources to waste in digging the past...I only like to ask what if the past actions affect sections of us at the present? For some of us trying to "survive" does it mean there is nowhere we can be granted justice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com