Peace & Harmony

Regardless of which party wins, politicians and their supporters must understand 2 things:

1. It does not give the winning party the right to step on or insult the losing party.
2. It does not mean you should ignore the voices of those who oppose your stand or views, regardless of the size or political affiliation, or religious or racial composition of that group.

That is the meaning of democracy and the fundamentals of a civil society. The day you ignore these values is the day you will pay the price. Sadly, there are many unqualified & irresponsible politicians being elevated into leadership positions. This is the consequence when the people let emotions cloud their judgements.

As history has shown us, when the going gets tough, these politicians and leaders are the first to plead their innocence or disappear altogether seeking refuge in other countries. Very few would be willing to take responsibility or even walk with you through thick and thin. When things go well, they are the first to take credit. Mostly, it's the common folks, those who actually have to work for a living and provide for their families, who will end up suffering for the actions of their elected/unelected leaders.

Many seem to forget that Malaysia is an Asian country, made up of peoples with Asian values and traditions. Some people are so obsessed with western ideologies and culture that instead of adapting themselves into an asian society, they instead want to change the country to fit them. It is unrealistic, especially when compounded by the multi racial and religious composition of this country.

Look around you today and you will see that there are only a handful of countries where the people get to enjoy peace, harmony and a relatively comfortable life. If we narrow it down to developing countries such as our, the numbers are even less.

Perhaps, it is time to re-evaluate your priorities in life. What do you want to leave behind for you future generations?