How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Monday, July 11, 2011

Not enough said of the late Baharuddin Ahmad?

I have come across some comments complaining about the lack of support shown by some opposition leaders on the death of Baharuddin Ahmad during the Bersih rally. But TG Nik Aziz attended, so did Anwar and others. There were the usual accusations that the police did not help enough to save him which seemed probable under the circumstances. The police seemed to have forgotten what they have been trained to handle medical emergencies regardless of whether a person is guilty of anything. There was even a serious accusation about the FRU attacking from both sides, those who were with Anwar Ibrahim, using tear gas and water cannons, claiming the intention was meant to injure them. So it was most disgusting when I watched the news which had our DPM commenting that Anwar is a good actor in pretending to be injured one moment and minutes later seemed alright. This reminds me of what Dr. Mahathir claimed before that Anwar's black eye could have been self-inflicted! Did any of the ministers say anything about the death of Baharuddin Ahmad, other than disclaiming responsibility of the police? No condolences from them? All because he was one of those who took part in an illegal rally?

I am not proud to say that I was one of the many who did not attend the rally even though I supported it. I am older than Baharuddin so if I had attended, I could end up like him too. I have very sensitive eyes which could not stand even the smoke from joss sticks or mosquito coil, so chemically laced water could be harmful to me. I have an injured knee which I have to be careful when climbing stairs because it gave way once which nearly had me falling down the stairs. I know of people who are older, or one man who had only one leg who took part in the rally. But each person decided for himself or herself as to how much one wanted to be involved. There were some who were there just for the excitement or to be caught on camera or video to get some limelight! Whether you take part or not, there will be criticisms, especially based on which side of the political divide you are on.

If ever I was ready to die, then to have died in such a noble rally would have been worth it. I sincerely hope Baharuddin Ahmad's unfortunate death will not be in vain. My deepest condolences to his family. Blogger Hussein Hamid has some wonderful pictures of him just before he collapsed... and died as a hero of Bersih!

Hussein Hamid: The final moments of Baharuddin Ahmad
Malaysia Chronicle's report (as to who attended his funeral):

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