Many people have texted tweeted and asked me whats the point of going to Putrajaya this 28 October for Anwar Ibrahim since we cant change the courts decision. I just briefly replied, you can stay at home and fight for justice from your heart. Most of them didnt get the sarcastic nature of my replies and felt offended. To me, staying silent and supporting from the heart or through Facebook & Twitter is an excuse to be safe from trouble or be labelled an extremist. Let me be clear, I am no fan of Anwar. I have never idolised him. But I have respect for what he has accomplished, and most importantly the struggles he have gone through as a politician on the right track. It is easy to say that politicians have vested interests. It is easy to say Rakyat diperkudakan. It is also easy to say all politicians want is fame & wealth & power. Really? Have you seen how Anwar Ibrahim lived his life? Have you seen him having a lavish life like Najib or Rosmah? Most importantly, have you faced jail time or beaten with a blue black eye, or being labeled as a sodomiser for your life? Have you went in and out of court with a possible jail term hanging above your head? My friends at LENSA has replied in the press a few days ago. Why wont Anwar accept the post as a Deputy Prime Minister or special positions offered by the Turkish government? Life is set. He could have the escorts, nice cars, money and comfort, power and fame. It is very convenient to rant on Facebook, Twitter or even have KopiTiam talks. It is easier even, to remain silent and cast the secrer ballot only once in 5 years through the ballot boxes. From a personal experience, I have on many occasions made noise Facebook & Twitter since I was 17 (I am 23 now). But has it made a difference? A little here & there perhaps. But it is not enough. I have never been on the streets, even in BERSIH 1 2 or 3 because I once thought going to the streets is a crime, and I fear the backlash of my own friends as being an extremist. But I have always held onto one principle: If you want to make a difference, you have to be different. So really, come in solidarity this October 28. It is not for Anwar Ibrahim, but a symbol and solidarity of what Malaysians want We want Peace, we want freedom, we want the memperagungkan Suara Rakyat. Law school taught me through the jury system- trial by ones peers. In other words, Malaysians are the judge of what Malaysians want. #RakyatHakimNegara
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:19:24 +0000
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