Aung San Suu Kyi has become a hero to Americans after she was awarded the Congressional gold medal of freedom. Many Americans aren't aware of what she has sacrificed through her fight for democracy in Burma. she has given up 15 years of her life on house arrest and was just released 2 years ago in 2010. She was arrested for being elected prime minister. her country doesn't allow women to hold these positions, resulting in her freedom being taken away. i think this is ridiculous. the world is changing and women are starting to have higher political power. Burma should realize this and join in, instead of holding on to their old ways. Suu Kyi has given up so much of her life to fight for what she believes in and she is someone who deserves admiration.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2012/09/19/wx-bts-suu-kyi-congressional-medal-ceremony.pool
