Comments on: Cambodia Reading: Khmer Rouge tribunal of little concern for young Cambodians

By: John Einar Sandvand

John Einar Sandvand — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:04:27 +0000

But isn't it better to try a few of the senior leaders than none of them? I would think it would at least give some sense of justice to the many victims. Or am I mistaken?

By: Cambodia

Cambodia — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:34:11 +0000

As a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, I can't say I'm too enthusiastic about the current tribunal. Trying a handful of surviving Khmer Rouge leaders is unlikely to deliver neither justice nor closure for Cambodians. After all, Pot Pol and many top leaders have already died peacefully in their sleeps. Not on trial are the countless lower level KR cadres who were "just following orders".

By: John Einar Sandvand

John Einar Sandvand — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:42:55 +0000

I agree that it is a must that the younger generation be taught the lessons of the past.

Thank you for adding Cambodia Tales to your recommended links. I appreciate that.

By: John Einar Sandvand

John Einar Sandvand — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:42:28 +0000

I agree that it is a must that the younger generation be taught the lessons of the past. Thank you for adding Cambodia Tales to your recommended links. I appreciate that.

By: PinaywifeSpeaks

PinaywifeSpeaks — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:05:43 +0000

I've observed that too.. My Khmer nieces and nephews are mostly unaware of what happened during the Khmer Rouge years. My mother-in-law frequently complains about this saying young people have no regard about life and would always like to have fun perhaps because they have never known or experienced hunger and hardships like they did during the Khmer Rouge years.

While the period can be described as gruesome and horrible, I believe its a must that the younger generation be taught the lessons of the past..

Great blog.. will add you to my recommended links..

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