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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…” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
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“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.”

Aung San Suu Kyi

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.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for balanced policies.

Themes

political repression drug policy student rights

Mood

concerned critical

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • university campuses
  • activist movements
  • policy reform
  • public health initiatives

Key Concepts

authoritarianism public health civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can political freedom and drug prevention be pursued together?
  • What are the risks of ignoring drug addiction?
A Different Perspective

Efforts to curb drug use may be undermined without political freedom.

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