July 9th, Part II.

It’s sad to know that there are people from my generation who seem to think that this whole Bersih 2.0 thing is nothing more than some unnecessary burden to the public. I can’t believe some choose to be so ignorant. Have you learned nothing from the news and current affairs that have been clouding our nation?

Roadblocks and congestion are due to the rally, yes, these were all expected way ahead before they even happened. The police force and whoever of the same intentions, are obviously taking this opportunity to make it seem like people in support of the Bersih 2.0 are to be blamed for all the inconvenience caused. If you are one of those who agree then, why, you must be pretty stupid.

If you think that it’s as simple as that, then I believe you need a knock on your head. Maybe twice, to make sure you get the message. The condition we have here in Malaysia? It’s in a dire state. Most officials are corrupted, we have politicians with their own, very different and selfish agendas – sometimes you’d think they have forgotten that they are supposed to be working for the people. Their job; is to make sure the country is a place where the rakyat are happy.

So maybe Bersih 2.0 has its own agendas too. Maybe they are not what they claim to be. But the objectives and requests are for EVERY citizen. Citizens who think that everyone deserves the right to decide what they want best for their country and themselves. It calls for fair elections, it calls for transparency in governing the country, it calls for corruption to be stopped.

Instead, the people who were supposed to act for the best interests of the citizens – they are the ones who over and over again prove, they don’t really care what the hell we want. They just want to ensure they remain in power because that’s all that matters.

When the King decided to meet the chairperson of Bersih, some ministers expressed disappointment while others think it shouldn’t have been that way because the King should act after he has consulted the Prime Minister. So you see, now they are questioning our King too? Maybe the King is in favour of fairness to all. And where is our Prime Minister? Somewhere else while the country undergoes a major, critical event. And, he should have done what he said he would, which is to provide a stadium.

If you have read the news, Bersih organisers did everything they could to make things as simple as possible. They said they would call the street march off if the King says so. They agreed to the suggestion that they hold it in a stadium instead. And while those people in charge claimed they are also looking into it, what they really did is not give a rat’s ass.

So tell me again, if there is nothing to be afraid of, why are these so-called good people, so afraid of these people who are speaking on behalf of many, awaken Malaysians? Why are they so worried that this event would come to life that they try to make everything impossible for those in support of it? Is it because there are things that cannot be revealed to all?

If there’s no fishy business then why are they losing so much of sweat over it? One thing that is absolutely obvious is that the people are not stupid. More and more are coming to realise what sort of situation we have here and if you choose to be ignorant, if you choose to forego your right to ensure that your interests are well taken care of as a citizen, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Political parties and politicians may have their personal agendas, that’s without doubt. But the people’s voices don’t. We want what’s best for ourselves, our future, our future’s future.

So if you still think it’s all about being silly, causing all these trouble for nothing, and nothing good will ever come out of it – I suggest you take a good look at where we are right now before you make more statements. Maybe someday, very soon, we won’t even have a country anymore.

A democratic country is one where its people have equal rights, a good government body is one that ensures the people’s needs are considered and met if appropriate (which in this case I think are very appropriate, don’t you think?). A good country to live in, is one where you feel at home – not one that makes you feel like an outsider who should be grateful to have been invited for shelter.

So friends, never give up hope that we will someday have a better country. We will, someday see the change many have been fighting and waiting for all these years.

July 9th.

Most of you should already know by now what July 9th is all about. If you don’t, then you probably know nothing about this country you’re living in (if you are a Malaysian). It’s sad to know that over 50 years into gaining independence, we still have to come up with such activities and chaos has to be triggered to get our voices heard. Minority voices. Voices some people think are insignificant just because the amount is little, but would make a huge difference when it comes to the polls.

What I do not understand is why the government and the police force have to lock those with BERSIH T-Shirts up. What I can’t comprehend is why they are so afraid of this rally taking place, when the objectives of the entire event are simple; the people want fair and just elections. No more double standards, no more tricks and dirty work. Isn’t that what the government should be proposing as well? If the government is against this event, then is the government sending out the message that they are not in favour of fair and just elections?

Democracy means the people should have the right to speak out, to determine what they want for their country. But now it seems like we are living under dictatorship. Why are the opinions and thoughts of citizens of Malaysia placed into a healthy event – a threat to the nation? The intention is never to start a war, or to jeopardise the harmonious environment that we currently live in. It is just a form of getting the eyes and ears of people to see and listen, what they have to say. And I would say it’s actually very fair, they are not demanding for double standards being turned the other way round, they are not asking for special rights to be reversed the other way round.

It is just ridiculous when you just grab people off the streets and throw them into jail because they chose to wear a T-Shirt of something they support. Whatever happened to human rights? If the government decides that Nike-branded items are a threat to the national economy, whoever seen wearing a Nike merchandise will have to be put into jail as well?

I hope nobody gets hurt in the rally and politics in our country change for the better. Tough luck, but not impossible. Not likely, but it could be reality someday. As long as the people are aware of what is really happening in this country we call our home, and we are not afraid of standing up for what we believe in. Also, do not forget to practise your rights.