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The Myanmar military government's brutal crackdown of peaceful pro-democracy rallies has created a debate on whether to ban gems imported from Burma. Reports indicate that many of these stones are used to fund government activities. However, not all gems from Burma come from government sources and a total ban would hurt those in the legitimate gem trade. How should the jewelry and gem industry respond?

• Ban all gemstones from Burma.  12%
  
• Ban only those gemstones from Burma known to come from government-run mines.  14%
  
• Continue to sell Burmese gemstones.  76%