We will divide up Myanmar into as many independent states as requested. Each state will have their own government ,parliament, army, police, immigration, healthcare, education ministries...etc. Everyone needs passport to visit another state. States keep embassies in all other. Can we hope it will be beneficial to each state ? Do we have enough man-power, natural resources to stand on our own race while European and Asian countries are flocking up into blocs for combined strength ?
It obviously is an overkill. Even some weak races might become subordinates to stronger neighboring countries.
Keeping own army
This demand is to safeguard the security of the race in case present military resorts to force. This is currently unavoidable as the military evaluates everyone on its power of destruction, like in Counter Strike. It is very important that we need TO FIND AN ALTERNATIVE WAY to safeguard the security without keeping arms widely distributed. Having an arm in hand can make your way of thinking different. Another danger is possibility of each army becoming regional warlord and each government a dictator himself.
Let's do a thought experiment number 2 ( Unification )
We will unify the whole Myanmar into a unified state, eliminating all traces of the existence of different races. We will need to put the citizenship only and no more race in filling forms. Will everybody be happy then ?
Of course, not ! All races will definitely want to preserve their racial identities such as traditional folklore, dress, songs, dances, literature..etc.
So, we all want to have not only equality but also keep our differences too. We should not lose the sight of the fact that federalism, 8 states...etc are just means to equality which is THE REAL GOAL. We just have to make a pragmatic choice.
These inferences suggest it will be beneficial to all Myanmar if :
- If we are willing to keep differences just enough to preserve our identities
- If Ethnic Groups can guarantee the whole Myanmar that they would not exercise secession unless equality is seriously impaired ( to be defined clearly )
- If new constitution can guarantee the Ethnic Groups shall enjoy the equality with no need to show their arms ( to be defined clearly )
But, we all know that someone cannot ask for absolute equality especially when you are not as strong, hardworking, smart or lucky as the next bastard. After all, all condoms are not created the same size. :-)
