Human Rights and Weapons

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Hey everyone, I was reading a story that talked about the situation in Myanmar and possible weapons embargos. The story indicated that ASEAN was hoping to prevent the embargo. I think that we need to create a system wherein we are not arming countries who are currently violating human rights. We need to ensure that our trading system aligns with our morality. As such if we can review our trading systems in an effort to align them with our collective morality it will help prevent further atrocities. In relation to Myanmar I am hopeful we can unite and work with ASEAN in an effort to stabilize the situation. Stay safe, stay sanitized and stay supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2