Killing Fields - place where millions of people were killed during the Pol. Pot regime.

I never really understood the real reason behind the killings. Was it ethnic cleansing? Why cleanse your own people and what would be left if you get rid of your own people? My research of this matter is limited and from the little that I managed to gather, there was no real explanation on why or which group was targeted or who were tortured.

The remains...millions of skulls and bones.

To serve as a purpose as what used to be and never to be repeated again. It’s a wonder how during those years, people around the (killing fields) area never knew that this was going on. The world was oblivious to this outrageous atrocity. No one really cared

. It was never broad casted to the world then. Perhaps because the country did not have much to offer. No natural resources to justify bombing or assassinating the killer.

Another thing I learnt from my trip to this country. The disgraceful and widespread occurrence of child prostitution. Parents, either wanting a quick option to make some bucks or in act of desperation, resorting to selling their children. Absolutely despicable!! They should be cleansed by Pol Pot for doing that to their own flesh and blood. I even witnessed one such arrangement whilst I was having lunch in Siam Reap. An old (fat and huge and ugly) having a nice lunch with an innoncent young girl, who could not be more than 12 years old. She was with a male "chaperone". They had lu

nch in silence. My theory is that its the precursor to the big one. Sick bugger.

I also met 2 young Caucasian during my trip to Siam Reap in 2005. They had been traveling around South East Asia for a few month

s. They admitted to being very tired of trying to avoid the sex o

ffers. It’s a general misconception th

at young, adult Caucasians are always looking for a lot of Tender Loving Care(TLC) with extra benefits. Whatever means of TLC that they choose to have, or not is their private affair. However, one should NEVER condone to the children-sex act. Pedophiles. Shame on you!! The kids are too young to be able to think, judge and make decisions. As adults, part of their HUGE responsibility is to protect the children from harm.

On a much lighter note, I must say that I h

ad a really great New Year. The company was just the "coolest" company, the accommodation was superb!! (Check out the photos) and the hospitality was second to none. Thanx peeps for a great time!

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