Why BERSIH 2.0?

by drrafick

1. The organizers of the event that is schedule to take place on July 9^th (Saturday). The aim of the event is to raise awareness on the issue related to fair elections and sending a strong message to EC on the need to be fair to the rakyat. Perkasa has challenged the event and says that they will raise members to counter the planned march if it does takes place. In the same breadth Ibrahim Ali has indirectly threatened the potential risk of problems when he said “I cannot imagine that if there is a big crowd, certain element will come in, throwing the stone, burn the car, and with injuries like what is happening in Tunisia“. Is he planning to implant trouble makers? What exactly is he objecting too?
   

2. My gut feeling tells me that any such event will never get a police permit. No amount of guarantees by the organizer will convince the police to issue a permit. We need to understand what the organizer intentions are. If the EC is truly fair then I guess no one will take the streets. Is it important to have a fair and transparent election? I say yes.
   

3. Instead of opposing, I would suggest that Perkasa and all other BN component parties join the rally. Everyone should ask for a fair election. Have a peaceful rally. Right now it appears that PR supporters are asking for fair election and BN don’t want a fair election. It seems as if that they want a biased election. We need to correct these imbalances and disinformation. I believe it is in the best interest of the rakyat that a fair election must be in place. Use a common t-shirt, bandana etc. Don’t use any political banners or logos. Show to the people and the world that members of Malaysian political parties are civilized bunch.
   

4. As for me the rakyat, I have only one request. Please do it on Sunday or a public holiday. Please minimize the discomfort to all road users. Please publicly announce the plan route so that the members of the public who needs to travel can avoid the routes. I urged the police to work together with the organizers to ensure that a safe and well coordinated event can take place. After all they do it all the time during Merdeka parade or during Maal Hijrah. To Ibrahim Ali, please reconsider your plans.