tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620814300188572164.post5465578470223332857..comments2023-07-04T23:46:50.364+08:00Comments on Under The Sun: The Bersih rally, me and my noodle-brainwunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05811061875645494762noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620814300188572164.post-54893243150946972082011-06-23T20:29:54.986+08:002011-06-23T20:29:54.986+08:00Valid opinion I must say and I do get what you’re ...Valid opinion I must say and I do get what you’re trying to say. However, I do feel the need to offer my rebuttal. I’m not saying you’re wrong in that sense but if you’re comparing, we can also compare with developed nation or our neighbouring countries. I see that from your point of view, the economy is the main concern. <br /><br />To give it more of a drastic view (and I mean really amazing) if we compare to Thailand which has been well documented, protests went crazy and it was almost hell on earth but their economy prospered to the extent that they are seen to be a more attractive destination than Malaysia. Indonesia, there’s protest almost every other week and again their economy seems to be moving at a faster pace than Malaysia.<br /> <br />If we would like to compare with developed nation, Britain and the US does not stop people from protesting and their country is obviously a developed country, economically, socially, etc. <br /><br />I tend not to compare us with the Arabs because:<br />a) their protest is not just a protest for protests sake, they are trying to topple the government through force (which again makes the Thailand case all the more remarkable)<br />b) the BERSIH rally (again I’m using the word rally and not protest) is not meant to be unruly and forceful, it is just to call for a free and fair election which has been promised to be done peacefully. I’ve been to several rallies myself and I’ve never once felt threatened or feel that all hell is going to break loose. Until the cops come in and starts using ‘force’.<br /> <br />On the ‘subsersive movement’ or ‘agent’ trying to turn Malaysia into chaos, that is another different issue altogether. This rally is about free and fair government and no one has said otherwise. They’ve tried reasoning with the SPR, but it came to naught (this is well documented, but of course not by the mass media) when there were clear cases to be heard - Najib's promise in Sibu instantly springs to mind. This is not to rally against the government, but in order to open the eyes and ears of the SPR which is supposed to be a free, independent body. That is why the government should support it since they are there for the people.<br /> <br />How can the whole country be in chaos following a peaceful rally? This is not the first time such rallies have been held, I’ve never seen the country in chaos. Unless of course you mean with the involvement of PERKASA anything can happen.<br /> <br />Good thoughts and ideas nonetheless! Thanks for reading!wunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811061875645494762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620814300188572164.post-22873023439951410852011-06-23T16:52:24.852+08:002011-06-23T16:52:24.852+08:00You seriosly don't get it until you live in we...You seriosly don't get it until you live in western countries and see how many Arab peoples fled their country due to instability in their own countries. I currently resides in overseas now and I cannot understand how bersih do you want election it to be. If it is not bersih, how could the opposition parties won big in the last general election.<br /><br />The country is trying to compete for economic competitiveness againts other countries and yet still these people wanted to create chaos and spark instability in the country. This would result in reduced foreign investment and businesses in the country. No buisnesses means no jobs.That means no rice and bread on your dining table.I am deeply concerned that this action is initially initiated or backed by subversive movement or agent trying to turn malaysia into chaos and halt the country's march toward developed status in less than a year. There are many who do not want to see Malaysia continue to prosper..not to mention the continuing Kempen Ganyang Malaysia by Indonesia, Malaysia's neighbour.<br /><br />In this respect, I respect the Singaporean. even though Malaysia is much more democratic and people can voice their voice freely compared to Singaporean, they still want to make sure that bread and butter are still on the table and the country continue to prosper. and lastly, they are not 'BADMOUTH' kind of people who unlike Malaysians who I observed like to say bad things about Malaysia to other people overseas. <br /><br />In the end, it is up to you guys to judge what benefits that you guys can derive from your judgement and action. The ball is in your hands. Every action has its consequences not to you but to the whole country and not forget to the future generation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com