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Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Ellee

Ellee — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:45:24 +0000

This is Robert Sturdy’s response:

Owing to the volume of response to my comments, I feel a clarification is in order. From the outset I would like to reiterate what I have said many times before, that allegations of war crimes should be properly investigated and anyone found guilty brought to book. My statements should not, and cannot, be read as support for any alleged war crimes by either side in the recent Civil War. They were merely an attempt to speak for those whom I felt had been given inadequate consideration, such as those who are employed in the textile industry, many of whom are women and the sole bread winner in their household. If they were to lose their jobs, it would be through no fault of their own and could have dire consequences for their families and communities. We do not want to make the situation worse; of course the EU can use trade measures for political ends, but we should take into account all effects that such actions will occasion.

Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Vadivu

Vadivu — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:24:31 +0000

Dear Mr. Sturdy,
First of all thanks much for your concern over the innocent people of Sri Lanka.
EU’s effort, let’s hope will help to goad Sri Lanka on the right track.
The immediate problems of the people of Sri Lanka is not starvation or famine.
They are facing a very dictative government, that tries to show off as a democracy.
Your concerns may be misread by the Sri Lankan Government as support to their undemocratic ways.
Please give all the support to EU’s effort so the people of Sri Lanka can live under democracy.
continue to work hard, sir.

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Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Dr Mahendran

Dr Mahendran — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:42:01 +0000

Dear Mr Sturdy,
This effort by the European Nations to halt Trade concessions to Sri Lanka is not meant to starve the People of that Island Nation. In fact that land is a misery of Human rights abuses just as the Apartheid South Africa was. This measure is a limited form of sanction on the Sri lankan Govt. to bring them to some realisation that all human beings in that Land should be treated equitably. Therefore please do understand why sanctions are necessary as it is needed in South africa and more recently in Zimbabwe.

Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Nalayini Gunanayagam

Nalayini Gunanayagam — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:31:12 +0000

> I am concerned about the impact that the removal of these trade concessions will have on development in Sri Lanka. Trade is the principal means for development and by taking away their GSP + status, you are limiting the country’s ability to grow.

Your statement assumes a government that is willing to invest in people. Sri Lanka’s divide between the haves and have not has grown tremendously. The primary beneficiaries of trade are the bureaucrats in the form of bribes and the business owners. The common man needs to wake up and demand good governance. Without it there will be no development. Now that the country’s woes cannot be blamed on the war, let the rulers show good governance before the EU lines their Swiss bank accounts.

Thank you

Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Sutha

Sutha — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:33:49 +0000

Dear Mr Sturdy, I understand your concern. But, at the same time I can say that your concern is misplaced. If you understand Sri Lanka and its’ politicians who run the country, you will understand why Tamil dispora is advocationg the western countries to a) Stop the GSP Plus tax concessions b) Don’t buy Sri Lankan made gaments and goods c) Stop all sports activities particularly Cricket with Sri Lanka d) Don’t go to Sri Lanka as tourists. You may ask why. The reasons are: The war is over, and LTTE has been completely eradicated. Even now, Sri Lankan (SL) government is not prepared to resolve the cause of ethnic strife and the war. SL govt. has never used the money from all the western aid and tax concessions to develop the country, and never will. They lined their own pockets, and used it to kill Tamils. We, the Tamil people are requesting you to support the above 4 aims to put pressure on the SL govt. so that they negotiate with Tamils in Sri Lanka, and agree a solution to the ethnic problem so that the Tamils in Sri Lanka can live in peace with dignity. Is it too much to ask. If you have any Singhalese constituents, please ask them what they value most in the UK. I am sure that they will say – living with digniny and equality. Why not the Tamils in their own country cannot have it?. Kind regards. Sutha.

Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Sutha

Sutha — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:26:40 +0000

Dear Mr Sturdy, I understand your concern. But, at the same time I can say that your concern is misplaced. If you understand Sri Lanka and its’ politicians who run the country, you will understand why Tamil dispora is advocationg the western countries to a) Stop the GSP Plus tax concessions b) Don’t buy Sri Lankan made gaments and gods c) Stop all sports activities particularly Cricket with Sri Lanka d) Don’t go to Sri Lanka as tourists. You may ask why. The reasons are: The war is over, and LTTE has been completely eradicated. Even now, Sri Lankan (SL) government is not prepared to resolve the cause of ethnic strife and the war. SL govt. has never used the money made by all the western aid and tax concessions to develop the country, and never will. We, the Tamil people are requesting you to support the above 4 aims to put pressure on the SL govt. to negotiate with Tamils in Sri Lanka, and agree a solution to the ethnic problem so that the Tamils in Sri Lanka can live in peace with dignity. Is it too much to ask. If you have any Singhalese constituency, please ask them what they value most in the UK. I am sure that they will say – living with digniny and equality. Why not the Tamils in their own country cannot have it?. Kind regards. Sutha.

Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Siva Sivarasan

Siva Sivarasan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:48:41 +0000

Dear Robert Sturdy,

With the end of the war the international community expected the Sri Lankan governent to focus on addressing the issues that gave rise to the armed struggle by the Tamil people. Instead the Sri Lanka government is spending its energry on premature elections whilst over 100,000 Tamils are still held in concentration camps against their will. It is spending billions on its all Sinhala troops of 100,000 strong, in the Tamil’s homeland to hold on to that territory which belongs to the Tamil people. The Sinhala government will continue to terrorise the Tamil people until the international community take effective measures to stop this. Zimbabwe is isolated by the IC because of its human rights records. The same standard should be applied to the Sinhala regime which is intent on changing the island into a monolithic Sinhala Buddhist country.

Comment on Robert Sturdy raises concerns about Sri Lankan trade concessions by Mala R

Mala R — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:32:45 +0000

Robert Sturdy Conservative MEP. Dev Raj Conservative MEP & Liam Fox shadow defence secretary.
U N, British Government tried their best to stop the final assault by the Srilankan government when 40000 Tamils including women elderly children were killed. British Foreign secretary visited Srilanka twice. He was ashamed and sent back with the title ‘white tiger’.
When a child does not behave, parents teachers advise the child & guide the child. If the child does not listen and continue to behave badly the next step is to withheld or withdraw privileges expecting the child to change and behave better. This concept is accepted by all irrespective of who you are.
This simple logic is been applied to Srilanka. I wonder why the above three are not in favour of UN decision to stop GSP plus. I do not think it is conservative party policy.
It is for purely personal financial gains over Tamil people lives, killings, atrocities, torture, rape torture camps, withholding food and medical supplies.
My dear Politicians what you are behind is blood money. Please stay away.
Thank you