The Impossible Absolute Democracy: Malaysian Racist and Extremist Eyes
Referring to a link from Malaysia Today:
http://www.malaysia-today.net/Raja_Petra/2006/09/monkey-and-flower.html
MALAYSIANS IS A SELFISH LOT
Majority of Malaysians like to blame other races or religions for anything bad that happens to their own community without thinking and going into detail of the reasons of the happenings.
There are plenty of resources that can be read/discussed but not being approached, or rather being approached with a one-sided thinking.
A lot of Malaysians think themselves as Malaysians First. However, from a conclusive research made, it is very obvious that many still do not exactly think that way.
http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/opinion_polls/docs/Ethnic%20Relation%20Perceptions%20Poll%20March%202006.pdf#search=%22malaysian%20chinese%20survey%20ethnic%20integration%22
We are still deeply binded by the concept of race and religion (both are Self Interests) rather than National Interest as a whole in priority.
As Malaysians, generally, now, we still do not think of the other races/religious practitioners as our brothers. We think only of our own priority, we do not care which race will get left behind in our pursuit of development and riches. For some, we do not care which communities will get hit if hardcore laws were to be implemented.
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ABUSE OF SPEECH PRIVILEGE
In terms of criticism, many of us tend to slam the religions and races of others when we do not like what was being said instead of slamming on the person that we disagree with. Besides that, nasty names were called and abuses were hurled disregarding the results of the remarks made.
Imagine if those nasty remarks were to be made on national television. Pictures speak louder than words. Pictures combined with nasty words speak even louder. What would be the impact of it?
Will it further divide the races/religious practitioners? Will we cause civil war? Will this do any good to our Beloved Malaysia, our Motherland. Will this enable certain parties to "Divide and Conquer" us for their own benefit?
Does hurling profanities make people change their mind or make them reject us even further?
This is one of the reasons on why Absolute Democracy is not possible here. Sadly, Dr M is absolutely right in this context.
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THE MIRROR AND THE EYES
Perhaps, we should use a mirror, reflect upon ourselves whether we are in the same categories before we call other racists or religious extremists. More often than not, we are ...
I recall this from a lyrics of a song:
"I'm starting with the man in the mirror,
I'm asking him to change his ways,
And no message could have been any clearer,
If you wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change"
Bless you Malaysia, Pluralism is your strength as well as your Deep Inherent Weakness when exploited.
"When you Look into the Mirror, the Eyes of Truth is Always Watching You".
God Bless our Malaysia, please do not kill Malaysia by ourselves. Think about it. Thanks and Regards...
http://www.malaysia-today.net/Raja_Petra/2006/09/monkey-and-flower.html
MALAYSIANS IS A SELFISH LOT
Majority of Malaysians like to blame other races or religions for anything bad that happens to their own community without thinking and going into detail of the reasons of the happenings.
There are plenty of resources that can be read/discussed but not being approached, or rather being approached with a one-sided thinking.
A lot of Malaysians think themselves as Malaysians First. However, from a conclusive research made, it is very obvious that many still do not exactly think that way.
http://www.fnfmalaysia.org/opinion_polls/docs/Ethnic%20Relation%20Perceptions%20Poll%20March%202006.pdf#search=%22malaysian%20chinese%20survey%20ethnic%20integration%22
We are still deeply binded by the concept of race and religion (both are Self Interests) rather than National Interest as a whole in priority.
As Malaysians, generally, now, we still do not think of the other races/religious practitioners as our brothers. We think only of our own priority, we do not care which race will get left behind in our pursuit of development and riches. For some, we do not care which communities will get hit if hardcore laws were to be implemented.
__________________________________________________________
ABUSE OF SPEECH PRIVILEGE
In terms of criticism, many of us tend to slam the religions and races of others when we do not like what was being said instead of slamming on the person that we disagree with. Besides that, nasty names were called and abuses were hurled disregarding the results of the remarks made.
Imagine if those nasty remarks were to be made on national television. Pictures speak louder than words. Pictures combined with nasty words speak even louder. What would be the impact of it?
Will it further divide the races/religious practitioners? Will we cause civil war? Will this do any good to our Beloved Malaysia, our Motherland. Will this enable certain parties to "Divide and Conquer" us for their own benefit?
Does hurling profanities make people change their mind or make them reject us even further?
This is one of the reasons on why Absolute Democracy is not possible here. Sadly, Dr M is absolutely right in this context.
__________________________________________________________
THE MIRROR AND THE EYES
Perhaps, we should use a mirror, reflect upon ourselves whether we are in the same categories before we call other racists or religious extremists. More often than not, we are ...
I recall this from a lyrics of a song:
"I'm starting with the man in the mirror,
I'm asking him to change his ways,
And no message could have been any clearer,
If you wanna make the world a better place,
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change"
Bless you Malaysia, Pluralism is your strength as well as your Deep Inherent Weakness when exploited.
"When you Look into the Mirror, the Eyes of Truth is Always Watching You".
God Bless our Malaysia, please do not kill Malaysia by ourselves. Think about it. Thanks and Regards...
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