Cambodian 'Avatars' rally to save forest

[Wameyn]

AFP: Cambodian 'Avatars' rally to save forest

[_Omaticaya_]

Touching... People fighting for freedom, for their home, for their life... Being pulled away by some heartless men in a suit... So sad to see the forest people there, begging for help for thei own Home and family...

[tm20]

i wish them luck, the south east asian ranforests and jungles are very nice, especially Cambodia. i really like the ancient buildings overgrown with tree roots, its a trademark of Cambodia IMO

[CyanRachel]

It's so great that Avatar can be the inspiration for indigenous peoples to fight against destruction to their lands and the environment in general. I wish them good luck!

[Wameyn]

Hopefully something good comes out of this for them!

[transcend]

i hope they prevail in their struggle.. it is inspiring to see how the movie and message of Avatar has become a common rallying point for people.. and is creating a movement around the world.. thanks for the post..

[_Omaticaya_]

i hope they prevail in their struggle.. it is inspiring to see how the movie and message of Avatar has become a common rallying point for people.. and is creating a movement around the world.. thanks for the post..

Yeah it's true... Well, even though, all this has been happening for centuries, Avatar or not... It's nice for us to see the Avatar 'feeling' too in this case, but honestly, those selfish people won't be moved any more, just because of that... Altough, for me personally, seeing those people suffering, crying for their home, is really sad, so sad, and seeing them painted up like Na'vi is just incredible... Poor people... All we can do is hope for the best or pray for them.

[Wameyn]

It is sad, we all have daily struggles but I know mine pale compared to worrying about things such as that each day.

[_Omaticaya_]

It is sad, we all have daily struggles but I know mine pale compared to worrying about things such as that each day.

So true... I'm here worrying about a stupid diploma, while the purest people out there, are having their Home taken away! They don't ask for anything, don't disturb, don't pollute... nothing...They just live by themselves and with what Nature provides... But the selfish hand of men reaches them too :/// Not even the innocent people are safe...

[Wameyn]

As crappy as things are in the world, I can't complain...need to be more thankful for the things I have and stop worrying about stupid crap that I want that doesnt matter.

I hope these people can somehow overcome the odds that are stacked against them.