Myanmar elections

Eyes are now on Myanmar...The very word Myanmar brings to my mind Aung San Suu Kyi, and as a matter of fact i m sure its the same with most individuals across the globe. A country under millitary rule for generation, they would ve forgotten what democracy is and how it could benefit them.May be thats what the general wants too.
Every time a millitary overthrows a government, a democracy dies.It does not just affect one country.Each democratic country is shaken.
It is the first time after Gandhi that a person gets so much attention for such a cause.When Gandhi had to fight foreigners, Suu Kyi fights her own country men.
It is a shame to the entire so called guards of democracy that there is such violation of basic human rights in front of them and they are nothing more than helpless.In the world as it is today no country can exist of its own.And the adamant nature of this country towards the requests of the world nation clearly indicates that there is a support it enjoys in international community.
All that is old story.The millitary government is now conducting elections after over 20 years.There was a similar situation almost similar 20 years back.The difference was that there was Suu Kyi and her party in the elections then.The result is obvious.The millitary supported or rather millitary owned party is gonna win the election somehow.If not, another millitary rule. And this time they would not need to supress much resistance in their own country.The 20 years is too long a time to tire men.
Even if a democratic government set up is established under a non millitary party , the result is going to be no different.Its like two paths to the same disaster.The millitary has made enough modification to the constitution that the government would remain a puppet.
The only interest which bothered me in this election was to know what change the 20 year old millitary rule has brought to the mandate of its people. But even this is not going to be easy.The polling rate is expected to be low.And most leaders are in jail and are prohibited from contesting elections.Its a test to the people.Would they vote for a powerful millitary rule or for democracy , which for the first time in history seems to be powerless.I do not know the answer and im totally unsure what i would have done if i was there.But i pray for them and hope for a better future for its people.