Thursday, January 7, 2010

The Prime Minister and Home Minister say OK to Demonstration.

As a 70 year old with multiple health conditions, I have been advised by my doctors to try  my utmost to keep calm in all situations. However when I read that the Home Ministry has given the green light for the demonstrators to take to the streets to protest against the use of the word ‘Allah’ and that our dear 1Malaysia Prime Minister has also given the go ahead to protest, I just have to take the risk and let my anger take its toll. (However in his latest statement, the Hm has denied making such statement and as usual claimed that he has been misquoted, especially by the bloggers.) Although the minister admitted that it is a sensitive issue and may explode into violence and yet he allows it. What kind of reasoning is that? The HM  further stated that when the situation turns violent, he would take action. Another stupid reasoning. So when property is destroyed, business comes to a standstill and maybe lives lost, then and only then action will be taken. How not to be angry with this kind of reasoning? Moreover the High court had granted a stay of execution on the ruling and the Catholics had magnanimously agreed to the stay for the sake of peace. And yet the Government allows the demonstration to proceed. If this is not inciting trouble and riot, I don’t know what is. Shit! Shit! and double shit! And to think that the peaceful candlelight vigilers consisting of old men, women and children were being chased, harassed and arrested for just holding candlelights. ‘ Stop talking about 1 Malaysia, stop talking about people first and stop all the rhetoric about living together in peace and harmony. After 52 years we have come to this stage of disharmony. Sheeesh! and all because umno wants to remain in power - to the extent of ruining the country.
The police is however consistent with its policy and has warned against any demonstration and action would be taken against those involved. Saying is one thing but whether action will be taken is another. Their past action or rather inaction against umno supporters has put a big question mark in their willingness to punish those whom they love.

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