ELL: Akha Journal: May 28, 2001

[Peter Constable]

>The bridge closure was artificially contrived.
>
>The road to China was greatly improved, due to be fully completed this
>spring, when this artillery assault by the Thai Army on the Burmese
>lookout here at Maesai precipitated the bridge closure in a harsh
>fashion that would not be soon resolved.
>
>Who ever greased palms to see this event occur, we think CIA here...

Matthew, I am greatly concerned at the hardship that has been caused for
people on both sides of the border. This kind of innuendo, however, is both
pointless and foolish. I believe it does not help your cause or, more
importantly, that of the Akha.


Regards,
- Peter


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Peter Constable

Non-Roman Script Initiative, SIL International
7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, TX 75236, USA
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E-mail: <peter_constable at sil.org>


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