Ok, the whole Burma/Myanmar name debate has probably been done a hundred times over. For most people involved in the democracy struggle, using 'Burma' as an act of defiance and a show of solidarity is enough. For those who are not, they often at some point learn that 'Myanmar' is simply the Burmese pronunciation of Burma, and suddenly they think using 'Myanmar' is really not such a big deal. Its a bit more complicated than just a English/Burmese language issue, though. I came across a great Wiki on the topic: Explanation of the names of Burma/Myanmar. It explained alot more than I was previously aware of, and its definitely worth a read. Here's a tantalizing excerpt:    more »