The Laotian army has been carrying on a vicious and relentless campaign of revenge for three long decades. There is an appalling absence of peace talks or even humane treatment of those Hmong who come out of the jungle and do not wish to fight. Those Hmong who try to come out of the jungle are usually killed, imprisoned, and tortured. The soldiers have effectively kept the practically defenseless Hmong trapped in the jungles. These Hmong have been decimated and pose no threat to Laos, but the army seemingly has an endless blood-thirst, a complete disregard for the basic human rights of their old adversaries, and will not let the Hmong surrender. The atrocities of the Laotian army are well documented and beyond question.

The Laotian government must stop its army from this unyielding extermination of these peoples, grant the Hmong in hiding true amnesty and let them become productive and dignified members of Laotian society. By demonstrating Laos' commitment to protecting the inalienable rights of all persons, not only will Laos be regarded as an honorable and civilized nation, but foreign companies and investors will be more likely come to Laos, leading to increased productivity, trade, and tourism.

As the Chinese proverb states, "before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." There is nothing to be gained by this genocide campaign and until you do, you cannot join the world community as an equal or reap the benefits of modernization which only cooperation with other nations can bring.