Never Give Up, Never Give In
In its own way, today's release of Burma's pro-democracy leader - Aung San Suu Kyi - is every bit as significant as that of Nelson Mandela - although the road ahead is not so clear.
Because Burma's military leaders show no sign of releasing their firm grip on the country.
Whereas in South Africa was apartheid effectively dead - by the time Nelson Mandela was finally allowed his freedom.
Yet this is still a day for great celebration - for everyone who has fought injustice in their lives - at home or abroad.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been a prisoner in her own home for almost twenty years - she has not seen her two grown up children for a decade and more.
She was also prevented from saying goodbye to her dying husband - knowing that if she left the country and its people - she would never have been allowed to return.
Sometimes the human spirit is truly incredible - in the case of Aung San Suu Kyi - indomitable and inspiring spring to mind as well.
Because Burma's military leaders show no sign of releasing their firm grip on the country.
Whereas in South Africa was apartheid effectively dead - by the time Nelson Mandela was finally allowed his freedom.
Yet this is still a day for great celebration - for everyone who has fought injustice in their lives - at home or abroad.
Aung San Suu Kyi has been a prisoner in her own home for almost twenty years - she has not seen her two grown up children for a decade and more.
She was also prevented from saying goodbye to her dying husband - knowing that if she left the country and its people - she would never have been allowed to return.
Sometimes the human spirit is truly incredible - in the case of Aung San Suu Kyi - indomitable and inspiring spring to mind as well.
