Journalist Phil Thornton describes the Karen as a very ethical and not greedy people, with a long history of oral literature, respect for elders, and an unwillingness to take bribes. They have never taken their fight outside their own territory.<ref name="PT"/> | Journalist Phil Thornton describes the Karen as a very ethical and not greedy people, with a long history of oral literature, respect for elders, and an unwillingness to take bribes. They have never taken their fight outside their own territory.<ref name="PT"/> |