"One group that has found a unique, if not questionable way to embarrass the junta, is “Panties for Peace” based in Thailand. It is composed of women activists who have used the internet to encourage women worldwide to send panties to General Shwe and his colleagues. The tactic is predicated on the belief that the generals are not only superstitious but have promoted rape by their military as a tactic to silence women. The “Panties for Peace” website explains its message as follows:
“Superstitious junta members believe that any contact with female undergarments – clean or dirty – will sap them of their power…..You can post, deliver or fling your panties at the closest Burmese embassy. Send early, send often.”
The site provides a long list of addresses of Burmese foreign missions across the globe and in the past year many of those missions have received packages from women. In many instances panties have been left outside “Union of Myanmar” embassies in cities like Washington DC."
If you want to participate, why not get the real Panties for Peace® and get a double whammy? We donate 50% of the profits to the Coalition to Save Darfur... and you can fling your panties at Burmese officials!
“Superstitious junta members believe that any contact with female undergarments – clean or dirty – will sap them of their power…..You can post, deliver or fling your panties at the closest Burmese embassy. Send early, send often.”
The site provides a long list of addresses of Burmese foreign missions across the globe and in the past year many of those missions have received packages from women. In many instances panties have been left outside “Union of Myanmar” embassies in cities like Washington DC."
If you want to participate, why not get the real Panties for Peace® and get a double whammy? We donate 50% of the profits to the Coalition to Save Darfur... and you can fling your panties at Burmese officials!
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