Updated: (Sept 19, 09.) Federal charges dropped against Hmong leader Vang Pao.
Let me begin by saying that I’ve always value the Hmong way of life since I literally grew up with them – thru classmates, coworkers and neighbors. They are some of the most compassionate, smartest and honest people. They put a lot of joy in living a peaceful way of life. Almost all are never interested in a fight, never want to own or develop weapons. Even though, some would resort to gang way of life, it is only because they are force into it in order to survive because the local authorities couldn’t figure out a way to protect them.
I believe that sending Vang Pao to jail may affect the spirit of the Hmong people. Unlike the Laotian, the Hmong prefer to stick together in a group and tend to follow a single true leader. While most of us don’t need a leader, there’s no reason for us to selfishly kill a queen bee unless we know the outcome won’t disrupt the colony’s lives. We should heal people’s spirit, not destroy them.
The People Republic of Laos should have expected that the Hmong had probably had enough of (unconfirmed reports of) the abuse of their people. And it is obvious they will want to do something about with any tools they have at hand but not actually act upon it. I want the PDR to consider the act by Vang Pao to be a wake-up call to their inability to provide justice and liberty to all of its people. It is liberty that will create a better place for everyone to prosper, especially in a country that is still struggling to build its economy. I want everyone to be allowed the freedom to educate themselves, to create themselves, to give back to Laos with their amazing skills…. if they were given the chance and opportunity.
I’ve manage to get a smile from every Hmong I come into contact. I’ve also learn that there are many clans of Hmongs. And almost all that I’ve met are very friendly and productive and are very quick learners.
I hope the Hmong have a great lesson to learn from his arrest. And I will hope that the Hmong will keep a tight lease on Mr. Pao once he becomes a free man. And Mr. Pao’s dirty laundry will have to be revealed and hopefully the Hmong people won’t tolerate any more of his deceptive messages [but instead accept him as a passive symbol of liberty, if they want.] Peace and more knowledge is the way of the future.
Note: This post is upated but comments from 2007/07/ were not updated.
Hi Sim, I feel like I’m the only one making comment on your blog, but that’s okay
Just to update you on their status that you might have already known, that “all 11 defendants remain in jail without bail on charges that could lead to life prison terms.” The hearing for bailing is set for this Thursday so I’d assume that there will be a large gathering at the courthouse. I couldn’t imagine that they’d let the general free, might just be a wishful thinking for most Hmong, but time will tell and we’ll know it soon enough. But I don’t wish for an old man like him to be prisoner but it’s not in my place to decide.
http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=30088
Vang Pao wasn’t release but release of his charges. My title is wrong. Instead of “Vang Pao released?” it should be “Vang Pao released of his charges?” Whatever happens, we’ll let the government decide.
There are too much writings to do in a blog so guys don’t like to write much and less to comment about. I don’t keep track of who’s coming and going but I think there needs to be a bit more content.
I like to write about techie stuffs. Maybe I should try that.
I don’t get it, why’d he be released of his charges when they’ve not done hearing or gone to court. I’m not following what you’re saying…you’re right guys do write very little, not enough for me to understand.
I guess you should write about what you like; I try to that anyway, but sometimes situation and circumstances don’t allow me to do that. You might attract a lot of male to your blog, I used to read this Thai guy’s blog until he started writing about techie stuff, then I got lost. I subscribed to his blog and only make comment when he writes about normal human stuff.
Best I can do is tell you that someone told me this. A guy buddy had clipped a small story off the Sanjose Mercury that’s all I can say. I’ve since lost interest so I don’t know where the clipping is at.
Vang Pao had been released of all charges on Friday Sept. 18, but the other 12 defendent had not been released. Lets hope to hear the good news soon!