Hi friends,
If you've heard about what's happening in Burma right now and really want to help but don't know how, this is one way to do it. Might seem
inconsequential to some, but every bit of action will help right now.
If everybody we know emails a request (not for tickets, but for China's
action for Burma) to cketsupport@beijing2008.cn , it will significantly
slow down Olympics ticket sales and call China's attention to the
matter. China may ignore protests, hunger strikes, petitions,
wearing-red shirts, etc. But China cannot ignore these emails, which get
in the way of processing Olympics ticket requests.
Please see the template at the bottom. Please also pledge to send the
sameemail every 6 hours, or every time you check your email. If they get
tens of thousands of email a day, they will have to do something about
it.
WHY?
China should use its leverage to bring reconciliation and peace in
Burma.However, it recently vetoed a Security Council resolution on
Burma. Yet with the threat of Olympics boycott, China has yielded
significantly to condemn Sudan's genocidal regime.
Please note that this action is NOT a call to boycott the Olympics.
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Send to ticketsupport@beijing2008.cn every 6 hours, or every time you
checkyour email.
Subject: re: tickets
Dear Sirs/Madams,
I am very interested in purchasing tickets to some of the events at next
year's Olympic games.
However I cannot, in good conscience, attend the Beijing Olympics unless
your government uses its influence to improve the political situation in
Burma. China has substantial economic interests in the country, provides
large amounts of economic aid, and invests heavily in infrastructure
projects there. Additionally, your government provides extensive
logistical support to Burma's military government. All this make China
uniquely placed to influence it.
The people of Burma have, in a very peaceful manner, insisted that their
rights be respected. I ask no more of your government than that it cease
its support for the current regime, and encourage dialog with the
democratically
elected representatives of the Burmese nation.
I, the Burmese people, and the world would be grateful for your
assistance in this matter. Your courage will go a long way towards
making the 2008 Olympics a success.
With sincere thanks,