Clean Jokes Corner
Becky was on her deathbed, with her husband Jake at her side. He held her cold hand and tears silently streamed down his face.
Her pale lips moved. "Jake," she said quietly.
"Hush," he quickly interrupted, "don't talk."
But she insisted. "Jake," she said in her tired voice. "I have to talk. I must confess."
"There is nothing to confess," said the weeping Jake. "It's all right. Everything's all right."
"No, no. I must die in peace. I must confess, Jake, that I have been unfaithful to you."
Jake stroked her hand, squeezed it and sobbingly told her, "Now Becky, don't be concerned. I know all about it," he cried uncontrollably.
"Why else would I poison you?"
This woman had just gotten out of the shower when her husband went in. Suddenly the door bell rang, so she put on a towel and went downstairs.
When she opened the door it was the next-door neighbor Rob.
"I'll give you $500 if you'll drop the towel," Rob said. So she dropped the towel, grabbed the $500, then went to tell her husband about the money.
Before she could say a word, her husband yelled out, "Hey, was that Rob with the $500 he owes me?"
On a plane bound for New York the flight attendant approached a blonde sitting in the first class section and requested that she move to coach since she did not have a first class ticket.
The blonde replied, "I'm blonde; I'm beautiful; I'm going to New York; and I'm not moving."
Not wanting to argue with a customer, the flight attendant asked the co-pilot to speak with her. He went to talk with the woman, asking her to please move out of the first class section.
Again, the blonde replied, "I'm blonde; I'm beautiful; I'm going to New York, and I'm not moving."
The co-pilot returned to the cockpit and asked the captain what he should do.
The captain said, "I'm married to a blonde, and I know how to handle this." He went to the first class section and whispered in the blonde's ear.
She immediately jumped up and ran to the coach section mumbling to herself, "Why didn't someone just say so?"
Surprised, the flight attendant and the co-pilot asked what he said to her that finally convinced her to move from her seat.
He said, "I told her the first class section wasn't going to New York."
Not So Clean Jokes Corner
There was a young virgin that was going out on a date for the first time and she told her grandmother about it.
Her grandmother says, "Sit here and let me tell you about those young boys. He is going to try to kiss you; you are going to like that, but don't let him do that."
She continued, "He is going to try to feel your breast; you are going to like that, but don't let him do that.
He is going to try to put his hand between your legs; you are going to like that, but don't let him do that.
Then the grandmother said, "But, most importantly, he is going to try to get on top of you and have his way with you. You are going to like that, but don't let him do that. It will disgrace the family."
With that bit of advice in mind, the granddaughter went on her date and could not wait to tell her grandmother about it.
The next day she told her grandmother that her date went just as the old lady said.
She said, "Grandmother, I didn't let him disgrace the family. When he tried, I turned him over, got on top of him and disgraced his family."
6 nuns were assigned to paint a room in a church. It was a really hot day and the nuns were getting really hot in those black clothes they wear so they took off all their clothes and went on painting naked.
Later they heard a knock on the door....
"Who is it???",
The man who knocked replied, "Blind man".
So, the nuns decided to let him in since he would not be able to see them.
The nuns let him into the room.... The man then looked around the room, then looked at them and said,
"Nice tits sisters, where do you want the blinds??"
Four Catholic ladies were having coffee. The first Catholic woman tells her friends "My son is a priest. When he walks into a room, everyone calls him 'Father'."
The second Catholic woman chirps, "My son is a bishop. Whenever he walks into a room, the people call him 'Your Grace'."
This third Catholic crone says, "My son is a cardinal. Whenever he walks into a room, people say 'Your Eminence'."
Since the fourth Catholic woman sips her coffee in silence, the first three women give her this subtle "Well...?"
And she said "My son is a gorgeous, 6' 2" hard bodied stripper. When he walks into a room, people say,"Oh, my God...."
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
God Save Malaysia
The three by-elections to come in Kedah, Perak and Sarawak will not bring surprises that Pakatan Rakyat will win comfortably. As expected, the Barisan government will rear its ugly head again like in Permatang Pauh and Kuala Terengganu’s by-elections through their “buy-election” strategy.
The people must pluck out the head of UMNO/Barisan like what they are trying to pluck the head off Pakatan Rakyat. Take whatever is given by Barisan but vote for the Opposition. The rakyat must suffer no more because we have a choice to choose a government. We have to wake up to reality or to sleep for good.
Badawi's government has lost the respect and support of the rakyat judging from the results of the two past by-elections. The hostile takeover of the Perak government and the recent scandalous and sad state of affair, smearing Elizabeth Wong by the conspirators are believed to be from UMNO/BN to derail Pakatan Rakyat from gaining further foothold.
To break Pakatan Rakyat apart is the ultimate aim of the long standing policy of UMNO/Barisan that there must be no alternative government allowed to exist along the present ruling government.
Those who have been enjoying affluent lifestyle and the power at their disposal could not accept the defeat in the 12th.General Election. The country’s wealth is drained and those cronies have no fear to ride the gravy train.
When the top is unclean, the dirt flows all the way down will be unclean too. This is the Barisan government. Since disinfectant is not powerful enough to get rid of the polluted "kuman kuman" except for total eradication, this has been the real fear of what to come if Pakatan takes over the federal government.
Look at those leeches jumping at the offer of the ministerial posts and the component parties who openly supported Badawi's government. It is all about money and it seems all right to "misuse" it.
These are the clowns in Badawi’s administration. What do the rakyat expect if they keep remaining silent? Pick out a minister who can really talk with his mouth, then one by-election will be theirs, so to speak.
When Pakatan Rakyat takes over the government, these clowns will be jobless. They do not want to be ordinary citizens but SOMEBODY who can say and do what they like at will because the PM is helpless. The ex-mentri besar of Selangor is one excellent and indisputable example.
The real danger lurking in Badawi’s government is his deputy. Truth is always the truth no matter how it is twisted. However, lies cannot be twisted (because it is already twisted) and the rakyat have the super mind to remember all the twisted lies.
Malaysians are educated, rational and most of all they are peace-loving people. Such good nature has been tested to the limits by the arrogant government led by the most disappointing Prime Minister Malaysia ever had.
Badawi must have political fortitude to make his deputy offer himself to be investigated to all related cases linked to him otherwise the rakyat's trust for the government will be eroded to the core.
Many of you in the government have done damage to the country and do not worsen it further. Anyway, there is still hope for the prime minister to steer the country away from his deputy’s controversies by staying on until a suitable candidate is identified for him to pass the baton to.
This is patriotism the government is talking about and it has to start with the prime minister himself if he loves the country as much as we do. Walk the talk please, because you need not have to attend the National Service to learn what patriotism is about!
The people must pluck out the head of UMNO/Barisan like what they are trying to pluck the head off Pakatan Rakyat. Take whatever is given by Barisan but vote for the Opposition. The rakyat must suffer no more because we have a choice to choose a government. We have to wake up to reality or to sleep for good.
Badawi's government has lost the respect and support of the rakyat judging from the results of the two past by-elections. The hostile takeover of the Perak government and the recent scandalous and sad state of affair, smearing Elizabeth Wong by the conspirators are believed to be from UMNO/BN to derail Pakatan Rakyat from gaining further foothold.
To break Pakatan Rakyat apart is the ultimate aim of the long standing policy of UMNO/Barisan that there must be no alternative government allowed to exist along the present ruling government.
Those who have been enjoying affluent lifestyle and the power at their disposal could not accept the defeat in the 12th.General Election. The country’s wealth is drained and those cronies have no fear to ride the gravy train.
When the top is unclean, the dirt flows all the way down will be unclean too. This is the Barisan government. Since disinfectant is not powerful enough to get rid of the polluted "kuman kuman" except for total eradication, this has been the real fear of what to come if Pakatan takes over the federal government.
Look at those leeches jumping at the offer of the ministerial posts and the component parties who openly supported Badawi's government. It is all about money and it seems all right to "misuse" it.
These are the clowns in Badawi’s administration. What do the rakyat expect if they keep remaining silent? Pick out a minister who can really talk with his mouth, then one by-election will be theirs, so to speak.
When Pakatan Rakyat takes over the government, these clowns will be jobless. They do not want to be ordinary citizens but SOMEBODY who can say and do what they like at will because the PM is helpless. The ex-mentri besar of Selangor is one excellent and indisputable example.
The real danger lurking in Badawi’s government is his deputy. Truth is always the truth no matter how it is twisted. However, lies cannot be twisted (because it is already twisted) and the rakyat have the super mind to remember all the twisted lies.
Malaysians are educated, rational and most of all they are peace-loving people. Such good nature has been tested to the limits by the arrogant government led by the most disappointing Prime Minister Malaysia ever had.
Badawi must have political fortitude to make his deputy offer himself to be investigated to all related cases linked to him otherwise the rakyat's trust for the government will be eroded to the core.
Many of you in the government have done damage to the country and do not worsen it further. Anyway, there is still hope for the prime minister to steer the country away from his deputy’s controversies by staying on until a suitable candidate is identified for him to pass the baton to.
This is patriotism the government is talking about and it has to start with the prime minister himself if he loves the country as much as we do. Walk the talk please, because you need not have to attend the National Service to learn what patriotism is about!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Gay Rights Speech
Speech delivered at the Malaysian Bar Council, Bar Council Human Rights Public Speaking Competition 2008 finals (1st prize), 12 Dec 2008.
Good evening everyone.
In this country, I’m the minority of minorities.
Firstly, I’m a female. Secondly, I’m a Chinese and thirdly, I’m an agnostic.I’m glad to let you know that, throughout the 19 years of my life thus far that I have spent in Malaysia, I’ve never encountered serious oppression because of my sex, race of religious belief, because thank God, in Malaysia, we acknowledge and have satisfactory protection of women’s rights, as well as the rights of racial and religious minorities.But I also belong to another minority that has been discriminated and persecuted until this very day.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I stand before you today as a gay Malaysian to appeal for the protection of gay rights in Malaysia.
What does it mean to be gay person?
A gay person is someone who is attracted to persons of the same sex.But that’s it. The definition ends there.
Far beyond our differences, I share many similarities with all of you in this hall.For example, I’m here today because like you, I’m concerned about human rights and I enjoy debates.
Like you, I’ve a family that I love and cherish.
Like you, I too, long for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.And most of all, like you, I am capable of love.
What does it mean to be a gay person in Malaysia?
For one, I know that I probably will never be able to marry the person that I love in this lifetime.
Until today, there’s no formal organization that I can rely on to speak up and stand up for my rights.
Sometimes, I’m even subjected to state-sanctioned homophobia such as that propagated by the National Fatwa Council’s recent decision to outlaw tomboys and lesbianism.
In the last three days of this tournament, I’ve made quite a number of friends, who are in this
hall right now.
And I’m thankful for your priceless friendship.
But there’re many occasions in life when, in the course of making friends, I wonder…I wonder if their friendship is subjected to the assumption that I’m a heterosexual.
I hate to doubt anybody’s sincerity and capacity for acceptance and friendship, but as a homosexual Malaysian living in a homophobic Malaysian society, I’ve no choice but to grapple with such fears and suspicions on a daily basis.
And what about gay rights? What are gay rights?
Gay rights are simply the rights of gay persons to live in peace and dignity, and to be accorded the same recognition and opportunities as other human beings.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We have gathered here today at this human rights debate tournament because we share a common ideal: that all men and women are created free and equal, but I would also like to introduce another concept to you today: that not only do we deserve equal human rights, but that all human rights are equal.
That means, gay rights are no less important and impacting to the preservation of human dignity than women’s rights, the rights of racial and religious rights as well as other rights.
For far too long in Malaysia, the issue of gay rights has been at best occasionally brought up by human rights organizations and at worst, totally swept under the carpet.
And this has to stop, because discrimination towards gays is no less demeaning and dehumanizing as discrimination towards women, blacks, Jews, Tutsis and other minorities.
At the same time, I realize that some of you here will hold views contrary to mine, and I realize that I probably won’t be able to change those views with a single speech, but I would still like to encourage you to reconsider some of the common arguments against gay rights.
If you fear that the granting of gay rights will bring about the end of procreation and the human race, let me assure you that the granting of gay rights will eliminate heterosexuals no more than the granting of heterosexuals rights will eliminate gays.
If you believe that homosexuals are perverted and abnormal, then remember that there’re many things which we approve of today, such as hand phones and cars, and the concepts of democracy and gender equality, which are unnatural outside the realm of civilization, but are still worthy of preservation anyway.
At the same time, there’re many things which come naturally to us, such as hatred, fear and bigotry, which I believe aren’t worthy of preservation.
If you’re one of those who object to gay rights on religious grounds, and believe that we’re the untouchables, then remember that the untouchables too, are the children of God.
I stand before you today as a gay Malaysian to appeal for the protection of gay rights in Malaysia, but I do not speak for myself.
I do not speak for the person I love.
Neither do I speak on behalf of the estimated 350,000 gays and lesbians in Malaysia.
Rather, I speak on behalf of humanity as a whole, because our fate is intertwined.
When one man is not free, all are bound.
And when the gay community triumphs, we triumph too, shall be your triumph.
Martin Luther King had his dreams, on which my fellow speaker Marcus Wee will elaborate after me.
I too, have my own dreams.
I hope to pursue a life of happiness and companionship with the person I love, freely and without fear or fervor.
I hope that someday, if I ever win a public competition with a speech on gay rights, I can go home and proudly tell my parents of my achievement without fear of repercussions.
I also hope that you will join me in the cause to uphold gay rights. But if that is too much to ask of you, then I appeal for tolerance.
But most of all, I dream that someday, speeches like this one will no longer be necessary.
Lastly, I end my speech with a quote by Boethius: “Who can put a law unto love? Love is unto itself the highest law.”
Thank you.
By A 19 Year Old Gabrielle Chong Yong Wei.
Good evening everyone.
In this country, I’m the minority of minorities.
Firstly, I’m a female. Secondly, I’m a Chinese and thirdly, I’m an agnostic.I’m glad to let you know that, throughout the 19 years of my life thus far that I have spent in Malaysia, I’ve never encountered serious oppression because of my sex, race of religious belief, because thank God, in Malaysia, we acknowledge and have satisfactory protection of women’s rights, as well as the rights of racial and religious minorities.But I also belong to another minority that has been discriminated and persecuted until this very day.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I stand before you today as a gay Malaysian to appeal for the protection of gay rights in Malaysia.
What does it mean to be gay person?
A gay person is someone who is attracted to persons of the same sex.But that’s it. The definition ends there.
Far beyond our differences, I share many similarities with all of you in this hall.For example, I’m here today because like you, I’m concerned about human rights and I enjoy debates.
Like you, I’ve a family that I love and cherish.
Like you, I too, long for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.And most of all, like you, I am capable of love.
What does it mean to be a gay person in Malaysia?
For one, I know that I probably will never be able to marry the person that I love in this lifetime.
Until today, there’s no formal organization that I can rely on to speak up and stand up for my rights.
Sometimes, I’m even subjected to state-sanctioned homophobia such as that propagated by the National Fatwa Council’s recent decision to outlaw tomboys and lesbianism.
In the last three days of this tournament, I’ve made quite a number of friends, who are in this
hall right now.
And I’m thankful for your priceless friendship.
But there’re many occasions in life when, in the course of making friends, I wonder…I wonder if their friendship is subjected to the assumption that I’m a heterosexual.
I hate to doubt anybody’s sincerity and capacity for acceptance and friendship, but as a homosexual Malaysian living in a homophobic Malaysian society, I’ve no choice but to grapple with such fears and suspicions on a daily basis.
And what about gay rights? What are gay rights?
Gay rights are simply the rights of gay persons to live in peace and dignity, and to be accorded the same recognition and opportunities as other human beings.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We have gathered here today at this human rights debate tournament because we share a common ideal: that all men and women are created free and equal, but I would also like to introduce another concept to you today: that not only do we deserve equal human rights, but that all human rights are equal.
That means, gay rights are no less important and impacting to the preservation of human dignity than women’s rights, the rights of racial and religious rights as well as other rights.
For far too long in Malaysia, the issue of gay rights has been at best occasionally brought up by human rights organizations and at worst, totally swept under the carpet.
And this has to stop, because discrimination towards gays is no less demeaning and dehumanizing as discrimination towards women, blacks, Jews, Tutsis and other minorities.
At the same time, I realize that some of you here will hold views contrary to mine, and I realize that I probably won’t be able to change those views with a single speech, but I would still like to encourage you to reconsider some of the common arguments against gay rights.
If you fear that the granting of gay rights will bring about the end of procreation and the human race, let me assure you that the granting of gay rights will eliminate heterosexuals no more than the granting of heterosexuals rights will eliminate gays.
If you believe that homosexuals are perverted and abnormal, then remember that there’re many things which we approve of today, such as hand phones and cars, and the concepts of democracy and gender equality, which are unnatural outside the realm of civilization, but are still worthy of preservation anyway.
At the same time, there’re many things which come naturally to us, such as hatred, fear and bigotry, which I believe aren’t worthy of preservation.
If you’re one of those who object to gay rights on religious grounds, and believe that we’re the untouchables, then remember that the untouchables too, are the children of God.
I stand before you today as a gay Malaysian to appeal for the protection of gay rights in Malaysia, but I do not speak for myself.
I do not speak for the person I love.
Neither do I speak on behalf of the estimated 350,000 gays and lesbians in Malaysia.
Rather, I speak on behalf of humanity as a whole, because our fate is intertwined.
When one man is not free, all are bound.
And when the gay community triumphs, we triumph too, shall be your triumph.
Martin Luther King had his dreams, on which my fellow speaker Marcus Wee will elaborate after me.
I too, have my own dreams.
I hope to pursue a life of happiness and companionship with the person I love, freely and without fear or fervor.
I hope that someday, if I ever win a public competition with a speech on gay rights, I can go home and proudly tell my parents of my achievement without fear of repercussions.
I also hope that you will join me in the cause to uphold gay rights. But if that is too much to ask of you, then I appeal for tolerance.
But most of all, I dream that someday, speeches like this one will no longer be necessary.
Lastly, I end my speech with a quote by Boethius: “Who can put a law unto love? Love is unto itself the highest law.”
Thank you.
By A 19 Year Old Gabrielle Chong Yong Wei.
Goddess In Canvas
Chinese Artist Paints Daughter In The Nude As An Oriental Goddess
A 61 year old artist by the name of Mr. Li Zhuang Ping in China and his 23 year old daughter Ms. Li Qin are making news over nude art work. The father and daughter duo from the Szechuan area have stunned the Chinese art community with their realistic oil paintings.
Mr. Li Zhuang Ping said to reporters:
"It was only after getting her approval that I allowed her to be my model."
"I set up a personal blog last year and posted my daughter's and my artworks online. Not one comment posted was of an obscene or sexual nature."
He added: "I created the 'Oriental goddess' series with her. She is both the model in the painting and the artist who creates (the artwork) with me."
"And yes, my wife approved," said Mr Li.
His daughter said she began modeling for him five or six years ago and also worked with him to create the 'Oriental Goddess' series of oil paintings on canvas.
A 61 year old artist by the name of Mr. Li Zhuang Ping in China and his 23 year old daughter Ms. Li Qin are making news over nude art work. The father and daughter duo from the Szechuan area have stunned the Chinese art community with their realistic oil paintings.
Mr. Li Zhuang Ping said to reporters:"It was only after getting her approval that I allowed her to be my model."
"I set up a personal blog last year and posted my daughter's and my artworks online. Not one comment posted was of an obscene or sexual nature."
He added: "I created the 'Oriental goddess' series with her. She is both the model in the painting and the artist who creates (the artwork) with me."
"And yes, my wife approved," said Mr Li.
His daughter said she began modeling for him five or six years ago and also worked with him to create the 'Oriental Goddess' series of oil paintings on canvas.
It Is A Downright Conspiracy
ELIZABETH WONG'S STATEMENT IN FULL
I was informed on Friday, Feb 13, 2009 by journalists from The Malay Mail that they have in their possession intimate photos of myself and that the newspaper will be publishing a story about these photographs.
I was told that some people are trying to distribute photos/ videos showing me asleep in partial nudity and also in intimate positions.
The distribution and publication of these photos/ video is a malicious attack on my personality. This constitutes a gross outrage on my modesty, a gross invasion of my privacy, and in particular the sanctity of my personal life. It is being done by unscrupulous persons to embarrass and discredit me?
I am a victim in this incident.
I have yesterday lodged a police report in relation to this matter and I will fully cooperate with the police in their investigation. I will therefore not speculate publicly about those responsible for this gross invasion of my privacy.
I have received a lot of support from my supporters, friends, colleagues and members of my constituency. I wish to thank them for their concern, support and encouragement.
My family members are standing behind me. I would like to appeal to the media to give me and my family members some breathing space in this trying time so that I can weather this huge challenge.
I will in the meantime continue to carry out my task of serving the people of Selangor faithfully.
Elizabeth Wong
Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson
Exco for Tourism, Environment and Consumer Affairs
What has become of Malaysian politics? It seems like surprises are queuing up in line waiting to explode in our faces whether we like it or not! From one episode to another, it looks like the opposition party is made to take the brunt of whatever comes its way.
Time and again we learn about conspiracy in which Malaysia has the capability to churn out at will. The contemporary civil society is very different from the past because what comes to our knowledge, our common sense will prevail to evaluate the contents to determine the truth from false.
The distribution of Selangor executive councilor Elizabeth Wong's controversial nude photographs does not happen without a reason. The conspirators must be working in their sleazy corner plotting with moronic attempt to “kill” an innocent adun politically and can only be done by capable imbeciles.
The police asked Elizabeth’s male friend, Hilmi Hazimin to come forward to give evidence but so far he has not turned up to give his cooperation. Hypothetically, if he turns up, will he be charged for outraging Elizabeth’s modesty? Court cases that proceed will blow apart the individuals private affairs for public consumption. Honestly, I don’t like it if I am one.
This is the whole idea of their dirty game that they have the time to spend on and plot for another person’s downfall.
But lurking at the sleazy corner, the conspirators want Hilmi to emerge from hiding to give more tart and tantalizing details about his modus operandi. So, even the petition signed by the sympathetic Malaysians calling to retain Elizabeth as a Selangor Executive Councillor and Bukit Lanjan State Assembly person will mean nothing to the conspirators. This is because they have made Elizabeth to hold on a double-edged sword!
Not only my heart goes out for Elizabeth Wong but also countless Malaysians who are mature in their thinking to differentiate between what is right or wrong; moral or immoral; and privacy or gregariousness.
All clear thinking Malaysians will stand by you Elizabeth, and we pray that you have the strength to overcome the storm and your decision to continue serving the people will not be a pyrrhic one.
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Third Force
For five consecutive weeks, the PJ police had denied us our rights for a peaceful assembly guaranteed in our Federal Constitutions.
As peaceful Malaysians, we still abide by the law and with the help of PJ councillor Richard Yeoh and Peter Tan, a police permit will be sought for the right to assemble at the MBPJ Tarmac.
The candlelight vigils have borne fruit to such a degree that the police are feeling uncomfortable with the Anak Bangsa Malaysia’s presence, to call for the repeal of ISA.
You may wonder if we are doing it solely for Raja Petra when he was detained in Kamunting? No, it is not! We are calling for the repeal of such draconian law where the Home Ministry has the right to detain anyone under their “suspicion” without the right for a trial.
What about those suspected terrorists detained under ISA? What kind of danger the public will face if the police have not acted fast enough to provide public safety? It will be mayhem, chaos and pandemonium everywhere. This is precisely what we were talking about when the candlelight vigil was first mooted.
ISA must be replaced by Anti Terrorists Law or its kind with specific target but not like what ISA has being blatantly used and abused.
In general, the public feels that calling for the abolishment of ISA will make the country at the mercy of cross-border or internal terrorists. This is where the contention lies in the misinterpretation of the candlelight vigils calling for the repeal of ISA.
The society has reached the literacy level where the access to internet has become a cinch to keep ourselves updated about the current political issues. It is a bitter pill to swallow when people dispute over the purpose of the candlelight vigils. This boils down to plain ignorance.
In tonight’s gathering, Aloysius Francis Pinto and Haris Ibrahim gave an eye-opening account on how the civil society should get the Third Force mobilized in order to make The People’s Declaration as the catalyst for Malaysia to be a better country to live in, irrespective who is the ruling government.
As peaceful Malaysians, we still abide by the law and with the help of PJ councillor Richard Yeoh and Peter Tan, a police permit will be sought for the right to assemble at the MBPJ Tarmac.
The candlelight vigils have borne fruit to such a degree that the police are feeling uncomfortable with the Anak Bangsa Malaysia’s presence, to call for the repeal of ISA.You may wonder if we are doing it solely for Raja Petra when he was detained in Kamunting? No, it is not! We are calling for the repeal of such draconian law where the Home Ministry has the right to detain anyone under their “suspicion” without the right for a trial.
What about those suspected terrorists detained under ISA? What kind of danger the public will face if the police have not acted fast enough to provide public safety? It will be mayhem, chaos and pandemonium everywhere. This is precisely what we were talking about when the candlelight vigil was first mooted.ISA must be replaced by Anti Terrorists Law or its kind with specific target but not like what ISA has being blatantly used and abused.
In general, the public feels that calling for the abolishment of ISA will make the country at the mercy of cross-border or internal terrorists. This is where the contention lies in the misinterpretation of the candlelight vigils calling for the repeal of ISA.
The society has reached the literacy level where the access to internet has become a cinch to keep ourselves updated about the current political issues. It is a bitter pill to swallow when people dispute over the purpose of the candlelight vigils. This boils down to plain ignorance.
In tonight’s gathering, Aloysius Francis Pinto and Haris Ibrahim gave an eye-opening account on how the civil society should get the Third Force mobilized in order to make The People’s Declaration as the catalyst for Malaysia to be a better country to live in, irrespective who is the ruling government.
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