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Can Suu Kyi Lead?

Right on the money, as far as the need to begin to nurture future leaders of her party. But, then, we must not forget that she has been under house arrest for so many years and out and about for less than two years, moving from the world of hope and admiration as a democracy icon to the world of realpolitik, learning the ropes along the way—the art of diplomacy and how to be a good politician in trying to lead the country and the people towards a democratic goal. It’s a tall order for her or anyone, in making it work.

Let us give her due support and some time and a good dose of patience in her endeavor to make Burma the peaceful and prosperous nation it deserves to be.

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