Indeed those in power can see no wrong in themselves. Added with the showers of praises that their cronies pour on them, where can they go wrong. So when Al Jazeera asked is there no reforms needed in the Malaysian institution, Minister Nazri simply said - NO!
Democracy is represented by the majority! says Nazri. He also said that if BERSIH can gather 100,000 people he can garner 1,000,000 to gather. So he argues, numbers alone do not make it right! Ah..ha... so there within those words lies an answer - Democracy is not just about numbers - not just about the majority! Democracy is about freedom and justice. Democracy is about goodness, fairness and care. Democracy is about not being fearful to express an opinion, to suggest a solution or simply to say what is on ones mind.Democracy is about the majority not only not harming the minority but in fact to do what it can to protect the minority!
The question to ask now is that between now and the next GE - will there be democracy NOT ala Malaysia? And after the GE, will there be anything left for the little people? Or will the spoils all go to the victor!
Looking forward to the next GE, what can you see?
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