Sara+S.+-+Declaration+of+Independence

toc =Declaration of Independence (Final) =

 __ Declaration of Independence for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar __ Government. Protection. Unity. In a just, free world, these words work in harmony to create a functioning society; a model for how the general public should work with its leaders. In some cases, however, a government can forget those essentials and exploit its power. Unfortunately, this has become the case of The Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma). Due to the offenses the Government of Burma has committed, the Burmese people feel that an immediate separation is inevitable in order to bring the freedom and peace that the country deserves.

Government is created to protect and enforce people’s inalienable rights, which include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When a government is not doing its job, the people have the right to revolt and overthrow it so that the people can be better served. When a government is not fulfilling this responsibility or even abusing it, it is not just the right of the citizens, but their duty, to overthrow the oppressive leaders. If the negative acts are merely minor misdemeanors, than the public should not overreact. However, if the problems a government is causing puts peoples inalienable rights - especially their right to life - on the line, it is imperative that the people ruled by the unlawful government defend their rights. In order to make evident how nefarious the Burmese military government is acting, the facts below can serve as proof.

It has intentionally deprived the people of much needed supplies, causing starvation, disease and homelessness. It has denied a fair trial to free citizens. It has unlawfully detained and abused innocent civilians who had not violated any written laws. It has directly invaded the privacy of citizens. It has illegally confiscated and pillaged other’s personal items and living necessities like food, money, etc. It has ordered the execution of civilians without the evidence or reasons to do so. It’s cruel military has used and recruited child soldiers, under the age of 12, directly violating the legal enlistment age of 18. Its personnel has committed physical abuse towards innocent citizens including murder, rape, forced labor and torture. It has forbidden freedom of speech and press; enforced by harassment and detainment of anyone expressing opinions that oppose the cruel government. It has limited personal exploration and education by blocking all Internet sites that discuss the Burmese government’s offenses, or even mentions Burma. It has restricted religious freedom. It has failed to punish government and military personnel that have offended or severely abused innocent citizens. These unpunished offenses have even included rape and murder. It holds strict, excessive supervision of travel and movement within the country. It has routinely exercised refusal to grant passports to citizens for no reason. It has forced displacement on settled citizens with no support granted towards the displaced. It forces citizens to obey demands that require buying frivolous items that the citizens themselves have to pay for.

Separation becomes necessary when the very people supposed to be enforcing laws are the people breaking them. The Burmese government has done so for far too long, and the citizens of Burma will no longer tolerate the egregious tyranny expressed by the government’s actions. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar hereby declares its independence from the authoritarian dictatorship it has been living under. The people of Burma shall henceforth be ruled by a government elected by the people with the sole intent of protecting the citizen’s inalienable rights. This will entitle them to all the responsibilities and benefits of living in a country of the free.

=Declaration of Independence (Draft) =

Government. Protection. Unity. In a just, free world, these words work in tandem to create a functioning society; a model for how the general public should work with its leaders. In some cases, however, a government can forget those essentials and exploit its power. Unfortunately, this has become the case of The Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma). Due to the offenses the Government of Burma has committed, the Burmese people feel that an immediate separation is inevitable in order to bring the freedom and peace that the country deserves.

Government is created to protect and enforce people’s inalienable rights, which include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When a government is not doing its job, the people have the right to revolt and overthrow it so that the people can be better served. When a government is not fulfilling this responsibility or even abusing it, it is not just the right of the citizens, but their duty to overthrow the oppressive leaders. If the negative acts are merely minor misdemeanors, than the public should not overreact. However, if the problems a government is causing puts peoples inalienable rights - especially their right to life - on the line, it is imperative that the people ruled by the unlawful government defend their rights. In order to make evident how nefarious the Burmese military government is acting, the facts below can serve as proof.

It has intentionally deprived the people of much needed supplies, causing starvation, disease and homelessness. It has denied a fair trial to free citizens. It has unlawfully detained and abused innocent civilians who had not violated any written laws. It has directly invaded the privacy of citizens. It has illegally confiscated and pillaged other’s personal items and living necessities like food, money, etc. It has ordered the execution of civilians without the evidence or reasons to do so. It’s cruel military has used and recruited child soldiers, under the age of 12, directly violating the legal enlistment age of 18. Its personnel has committed physical abuse towards innocent citizens including murder, rape, forced labor and torture It has committed deprivation of freedom of speech and press; enforced by harassment and detainment of anyone expressing opinions that oppose the government. It has limited personal exploration and education by blocking all Internet sites that discuss the Burmese government’s offenses, or even mentions Burma. It has restricted religious freedom. It has failed to punishment government and military personnel offending and abusing citizens. These unpunished offenses have even included rape and murder. It holds strict, excessive supervision of travel and movement within the country. It has routinely exercised refusal to grant passports to citizens for no reason. It has forced displacement on settled citizens with no support granted towards the displaced. It forces citizens to obey demands that require buying frivolous items that the citizens themselves have to pay for.

Separation becomes necessary when the very people supposed to be enforcing laws are the people breaking them. The Burmese government has done so for far too long, and the citizens of Burma will no longer tolerate the egregious tyranny expressed by the government’s actions. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar hereby declares its independence from the authoritarian dictatorship it has been living under. The people of Burma shall henceforth be ruled by a government elected by the people with the sole intent of protecting the citizen’s inalienable rights. This will entitle them to all the responsibilities and benefits of living in a country of the free.