Rights to Intolerances ?

Has it occured to you that intolerance is a new form of mental sickness ? There are times human beings are subjected to psychological and emotional intimidation to conform to unfair thoughts, opinions, and threats. A sane man will usually walks aways from these ignorant fools rather than to confront to suffer fools' irrationalities. But, how far can human beings strecth their limits to accomodate these intolerances ? Shouldn't there be a mental institutions to confined those self proclaimed righteous intolerance and ignorance people into mental institution to minimize harms to humanity ?

Usually, people suffering from mental illness are deluded from reality. They are incapble of differentiating rights from wrongs. They live in a virtual world of halucinations surrounded by delusions. Sometimes, they turn violences, and sometimes they become vocal with their obscenities. Look around you, isn't that these characteristic of mental illness resemblanced intolerance people.

Self righteous intolerance people actually idolized freedom, yet in the name of God and racial rights, they ignorantly and sometimes violently robbed the rights of others. They are incapable of appreciating the diversities of differences. They felt threatened by values of others. Violences and incitements of hatreds are their only mean to defend their values and opinions. They seemed to think that the world owes them a living, and they want their rights to be respected, but felt that it is their religious and racial rights to deny and trespasss the rights of others. Hypocrites are all the same wherever you go.

What happened to the idea of open mindedness of imparting and receiving knowledges. We are at times critical of others' opinions and way of life. But at the same time, due to prejudices, cultural, and racial ignorances, we are also incapale to conduct self criticisms or accept criticisms from others. And the worst of all, due to our rent seeking mentalities, we expect others to denouce theirs rights to allowed us to behave like arrogant thieves to rob others.

Why human beings as a whole, are no longer capable to exposed their minds to other people's opinion, idea, belief, rights, and way of life ? Why are we now so narrow minded to the extend that we take it as a threat whenever our idea, opinion, religion, rights, and way of life are being challenged or subject to criticism or examination ? What happened to the free spirits of intellectual arguements and discussions. Is our sensitivity that thin, and our belief that fragiled, that we have to resort to intimidation and violences to reclaim our misplaced pride and honour ?

Does it make sense and morally right for the so called defenders of freedom resorting to sending young men and women to invade other countries to restore freedom ? Does it make sense and religiously correct for religious leaders to instigate violences against non believers to propagate their religious values ? In the first place, if the followers understand what they are fighting for, there will be no wars or violences. We are now in a sad state of highly educated but ignorantly not learned.

A small group of self righteous intolerance people, contaminated with the perils of irrationalities and misguided values, are vocally causing dismayed fears and making the world an unsafe place to live. Is it right for the majority of decent human beings to live under the threats of these small group of dieseased people.

No, it is not right at all. And it is insane to take their words as gospel truths. These lunatics should be put into mental instituions so that proper psychiatric care can be provided to them to eliminate further damages to humanity. The United Nations must set-up an international uniformed force to go into those countries to arrest these lunatics, put them on trial on international courts, and rehabilitate them in mental institutions. I am not preaching therapeutic conformism of universal values, but there must be a stop to all these lunatics with their immoral self righteous intolerances. Unlimited tolerances to the social dieses of intolerances will eventuality drive humanity to destructions.

Perhaps, I am sicked and tired of narrow minded people with intolerant attitude, constantly demanding censorship and forcing silences on words and media on the thin excuse of not wanting to upset the fragile mentalities of a small group of noisy, rent seeking, and intolerance mental retards.

Do we forever want to put ourselve undersiege to allow small group of intolerance people to violently barged into and ended civil discussions simply becuase these small group do not have the mental and intellectual capabilities to engage in healthy and productive intellectual discussions ? Do we accept their barbarities as an accepted form of righteousness ? So we force the silence on the law abiding citizens to apease these self righteous intolerance mental retards ? Looking back at history in totality, aren't we willingly allowing the decadences of cultures which we claimed to defend and protect ? On the other hand, aren't we moving into a world of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" of thoughts control by subjecting ourselves to close minded censorship and conformity of what "truths" to discuss and what "truths" not to be challenged ? Projecting this state of irrationality further, I would not surprise that, 100 years from now, there will be a scientific unification of all religions, maybe we can called it "the temple of love". Aren't we slowly inching ourselves toward a real non secular state of political Utopia? Am I wrong to state that culture of intolerances has become a real fabric of the world where it is effectively used as a political tool to ensure selfish conformity in many parts of the world ?

We are living in a world of contradictions. "Truths" are at times, hand picked and are not allowed to be contested in the name of sensitivities of intolerance people. Can these truths be given every opportunity to be argued and disputed ? As much as I want to contradict the so called "truths", but I am also mindful of the fear of persecution and intimidation. Of course this is my perception, but nevertheless, the fear, to me is real. How can a "truth" be accepted as "truth" when it is not allowed to be publicly deabted and rigourously examinated ? Should these so called "truths" be accepted simply because the intolerance people presumed that they are priviledged to determine what is right and the rest are wrong.

The sadest part of humanity is, self righteous intolerance people are begining to churned out hatespeeches and hatreds in the name of freedom of speech. But, at the same times, masked behind religion and racial sensitivities when their basis of values are being questioned and examined. It is absurd to be told that the rights of intolerance people to intolerate and trespass into others' rights can not be questioned or discussed simply because it is sensitive.

It is indeed sickening to see pariahs unshamely churning out politically correct speeches to justify intolerances in religion, race, and culture. The world will be a much better place, if everybody, for a start, can put aside religion, race, and culture to enggage in intellectual discussion and arguement to root out intolerances. Wouldn't it be better if all of us can have the civility and gentlemanly conduct of able to agree to disagreed, and to accept and respect differences among us ? Why behaving like animals to demand, trespass, and seek unequal rights to have bigger territories and domoninances over others ? It is disgusting and despicable for human being using religion, race, and culture as a platform to justify intolerances.

To the so called God fearings and religious people ? Remember, it doesn't matter how many times you pray, or how hard you perceived yourself to be religious. Insincere prayers and faked religiousness are all counted as sins. You shall reaped what you sow. Judgement day awaits you. See you in HELL. Heheheheeeeeee.

Om Mani Padme Hum. Om Namo Amithaba Buddha.

Siow Kia Kong Lap Sup !

The government had recently said that actions would be taken against bloggers and online newspapers that touches on "sensitive" subject matters. As postings and discussions on these "sensitive" subject matters posed a threat to national security and disturbed the harmony and peace of the existing multi ethnic relationships. Those responsible may also be charged under the Sedition Act, Internal Security Act, and other relevant laws.

What constitute "sensitive" subject matters ? In the context of Malaysians sensitivities, this is indeed a very interesting question ! The concern here is, any subject matter can potentially become a "sensitive" subject. Should Malaysians just hide their heads in the sand or walk away from the responsibilities of voicing their opinions when the subject become sensitive because another narrow minded group claimed it is so ? Aren't we threading on a very thin line of managed liberties ?

The government of Malaysia must deliver its commitment of guarantee under the MSC's Bill of Guarantee to promote the freedom of expression in the Internet. Some bloggers may go overboard or exaggerated in their postings, but the built-in participative mechanisms of the Internet will allow Internet users to read various reporting and opinions on the disputed subjects. The Internet is also a productive venue for Malaysians to have interactive participations or discussions in a civil and educated manner.

Therefore, the best defense for stopping irresponsible postings in the Internet is to ensure maximum guarantee of freedom of expression in the Internet. The government should not subject the online community to threat of prosecutions under various acts such as Printing Presses and Publications Act, Internal Security Act, Sedition Act, etc. Attempt to put online users under indirect threat of persecutions may result in drawing Malaysians away from truly expressing their fears, thoughts, opinions, criticisms, etc.


Ability for a nation to ride the cyber wave to develop a mature information oriented society depend on how sincere a government is willing to encourage greater freedom of expressions on the cybersphere. The government must allow greater expression of differing opinions to mobilize Malaysians into a tolerance society capable of formulating and articulating our thoughts and position in an increasingly borderless world.

Is it legitimate for blogger to voice his frustrations or perceived injustices through online postings ? It is the responsibilities of the government or other concern individuals to voice their disagreements or facts through the same venue to dispute the posted misinformation or misconceptions. It is only through the exchange of differences in opinions via a lively, peaceful, and healthy blogging or interactive online forum that we can promote a civil society - a society that respect law and order.

I guess the government is worried that majority of Malaysians many not be able to differentiate facts and fallacies to the extend of developing unmanageable outburst of negative emotions or violences that may cause racial tensions, riots, or violences. But we also need to realize that, majority of Malaysians are now well educated ( I believe our national literacy rate is above 90%) and are capable of differentiating truths and misrepresentations of facts. Of course, in any country, there are always a small group of biased interest pariahs willing to jeopardize the national interests by instigating non peaceful activities to perpetuate their selfish desires. Narrow minded people with selfish objective will always resort to classifying a subject as "sensitive" whenever it is to their advantaged. Again, the right approach is to reprimand these non peaceful and narrow minded troublemakers, not the bloggers or the online community.

The government should not allow majority of Malaysians to be put under the sieged mentality of fearing to speak out the truth or blowing the whistle against unethical, immoral, and unprofessional conducts and practices in Malaysia. It is my sincere hope that, the current administration have the political wills to adopt a more liberal, moderate, and transparent approaches when dealing in the free flow of information in Internet and other media.

After all, maintaining a web log or blogging, is a very healthy and peaceful fun. If a blogger want to talk nonsense ( like me ), then let him talk. Let him shiok sendiri ! Truth will always find a way out ! Anyway, what harm can a blogger do to the national security ? At least, he is educated enough not to be influenced into wildly participating in street demonstration to show his stupidities to the world....

In the name of respecting sensitivity, if this posting is inappropriate, please do tell me. Sincerely, I will remove it unreservedly, and immediately.

Glass houses for "Yes" Men ?

I read a reader's letter to the NST's editor today, and find it quite interesting. Interesting because it clearly reflect Malaysian's inability to accept criticisms and our own ingrained narrow mindedness. We are after all living in the legacy of past administrations' censorship mentality. The environment has conditioned us to be submissive and accept what has been forced down our throats. We have been so narrow minded that, our first reaction is to silence those who criticized us with angers, and sometimes, threats of violences. And we arrogantly and unfairly denied other people the rights to express their opinions simply because these opnions are not soothing to our ears.

The former Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Anwar Ibrahim was subject to the same treatments. Now, the former Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir are ask to shut-up simply because we are embarrassed by his criticisms and opinions. So what does that make us ? Live high with false moral standard and held our head low with tails between our legs ( yes, some of us do have long emotional tails because we are still entrapped with the intelligence of chimpanzee ), forever say YES, and forever live on Hand-outs. Isn't that some of us are told not to bite the hands that feed us ? As a result of this mental suppressions, we forever romanticized the American's freedom of speech. We go around the world to demand the rights to criticize others, but whenever we are criticized, we react irrationally.

So, people who live in the glass house should not throw stone ? Hello, are you a mental retards ? This is the 21st century. There are no more glass house out there. Glass house is only for little girls with moronic intelligent. Which glass houses you are refering to ? That one you build for yourself or the one you build to cage the person you intent to demonized ? However, I respect your rights to entrapped yourself to forever live in your mental glass house. But please, in your eagerness to silence others' right to expressions, please have the moral decency of not forcing people to live in your mental glass houses. We should move forward to accept a more open and tolerance society. We should not be guided by incompatible philosophy that move us closer to a future society that is intolerance and narrow minded.

Is it our cultural norm to demonize those who longer in power simple because they choose to voice differing opinions and criticisms ? Kacang should breakfree from its kulit, but kacang should never forget its kulit !

I am not an admirer of Tun Mahathir. He has his time. He no longer hold executive power in the Government. Of course, to some, it is counter productive to be seen to be at his side. Is this what politics are all about ? Real Politics ? But as long as he still has his last breath, he should be given all the rights to express his opinions and criticisms. He is merely discharging his duty to the country by voicing out what he felt is not rights. Again, he could be wrong. But isn't that what democracy is all about ? Isn't that what the present administration promised to all Malaysians in the previous general election - A transparent government that is gemilang, cermelang, and terbilang ?

I still have faith in the present Abdullah's administration. I know, he is eager to bring Malaysia to greater heights. He is eager to leave his legacy of social developments. But in his eagerness, he should also listen to differing opinions. Having said that, I am also beginning to acquire admirations for Tun Mahathir. At the age of 80+, he is still so passionate about the well beings of Malaysia, to the extend that, he is willing to subject himself to humiliations by standing up to what he believed should be righted.

To all those who are not comfortable with Tun Mahathir's criticisms and opinions, I like to say this to you, show your emotional maturity by giving him the rights to voice his opinions and criticisms, and most important of all, do not shut down his avenues for expressions. Who knows, Tun Mahathir may be right.

In the name of freedom of speech, I say, let Tun Mahathir talk, and let him present his facts and arguments......... If you silenced him because you felt that he is wrong, then what does that make you ?

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Those who live in glass houses...
30 Jun 2006
A.M. NORAN, Subang Jaya

Dear Dr Mahathir,
TODAY, I would like to share a proverb with you as it seems to suit the present situation. Are you familiar with the saying "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones"? Lately, I have been wondering whether you have lost your ability to discern, since even my older sister, who has always been a full-time home maker, understands the full explanations given by the present administration and others about the "crooked bridge" and the sale of MV Agusta plus all the other issues you raised.She was puzzled when she read of you saying your queries regarding these issues had not been answered and wondered aloud how much clearer an explanation was required. It is not that I question your intelligence, but I just hope that what others said — that only when the answers are what you want to hear would you accept them — is not true. That is saying that you are being biased or prejudiced and cannot accept the truth when it stares you in the face.Being a product of the science stream, and a medical doctor to boot, I am sure there must be some misunderstanding since scientists think logically and only accept clear, precise explanations — and the Government has done just that since even home makers understand the rationale behind the decisions made. Do you remember the story about the curious girl Pandora, who was told not to open the magic box? Of course, she did not listen and released all of mankind’s woes but fortunately "Hope" was also released. You have done the same but I am not certain you will emerge unscathed as now all kinds of charges about your administrative style are being bandied around by all and sundry.I just pray that there was a "Hope" somewhere in that box you opened to salvage the high esteem and respect that you used to command from the Malaysian public when the current brouhaha dies down. I used to be an admirer and regarded you as a national icon, but lately the petty things and personal attacks emerging from you are so unbecoming of an elder statesman.So just remember: "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones." Have a nice day!

mahathir