Able Quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
“The [Burmese] government appears to be more interested in stamping out political activity than drug addiction. Very few university students on the campus could get away with engaging in political activities, but they seem to be able to get away with taking drugs. We have heard that it is very easy to obtain drugs on the university campuses.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on Myanmar university policies, 2023
The government prioritizes suppressing political dissent over addressing drug problems, allowing students to use drugs but not protest.
In simple terms: Government focuses on politics, not drugs.
Advocate for balanced policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- university campuses
- activist movements
- policy reform
- public health initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can political freedom and drug prevention be pursued together?
- What are the risks of ignoring drug addiction?
Efforts to curb drug use may be undermined without political freedom.