If we are supposed to be for regime change, how about Myanmar?

Why haven't we brought democracy to Myanmar (Burma)?

Jim Carrey makes a YouTube video urging people to join the US Campaign for Burma and Human Rights Action Center

AP - Protests spread around Myanmar

CNN.com - Jim Carrey: Help Aung San Suu Kyi

Wikipedia - Aung San Suu Kyi

The junta controlling Myanmar has been cracking down on protestors ever since they quadruple fuel prices in the country.

These recent actions have led to condemnations by the United States, France, United Kingdom, and Canada.

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Said the United States: "The United States calls for the immediate release of these activists, and for an end to the regime's blatant attempt to intimidate and silence those who are engaged in peaceful promotion of democracy."

Said France: "France is also deeply concerned by the use of force by pro-government militias in Rangoon against peaceful and democratic demonstrations. The military junta will be held solely responsible for the consequences that this unacceptable repression may have on the demonstrators.

Said the United Kingdom: "The British Government condemns the detention of a number of Burma's '1988 Generation' student leaders on the evening of 21/22 August. Those detained, and their colleagues, have exercised their right to peaceful protest at the harsh economic burdens being heaped on the long-suffering Burmese people. We support their call for the restoration of democracy and genuine political dialogue. We urge the Burmese government to free them immediately'.

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On the 26th August, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, expressed concern over reports that student leaders and other protestors have been arrested by the Myanmar authorities following a series of peaceful demonstrations against the sharp increase in the prices of fuel.

Remember Aung San Suu Kyi's "Freedom from Fear" speech:

"It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it."

She was the 1991 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for "her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights."