What we are fighting for

You may not agree with some of our views but then you -- the government, that is -- must respect our right to these views. And if you do not then it is time for a change of government -- no two ways about it. If you disagree with us then you have the right of rebuttal as well -- just like we have a right to disagree with you. Whacking us just because you do not like what we say is so yesterday and the culture of an era of days gone by.

NO HOLDS BARRED

Raja Petra Kamarudin

The government, Barisan Nasional, Umno, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, and so on, do not appear to understand what the rakyat wants. They do not appear to know what we are fighting for.

We are fighting for freedom of speech. We are fighting for freedom of expression. We are fighting for freedom of opinion. We are fighting for freedom of association. We are fighting for freedom of choice. We are fighting for freedom of thought. We are fighting for freedom of the media. And so on.

Basically, this means we must be allowed the right to choose who to believe in, what to believe in, what to think, what to say, what to write, etc. And, this, the government does not seem to understand and does not allow. Hence Malaysians are being denied their fundamental rights.

Any government that wishes to rule over us must first understand this. And if they don’t then we just cannot accept them as our government. No longer can the government lord over us as in the days of the absolute monarchies. Those days are gone. In England they were discarded in the 1640s and in the rest of Europe in the 1840s -- much later in China, India and our home, Malaysia.

In case you still do not understand what we are trying to tell you then read some of the comments below posted by Malaysia Today’s readers over the last 48 hours or so. If you want you can read more comments HERE.

You may not agree with some of our views but then you -- the government, that is -- must respect our right to these views. And if you do not then it is time for a change of government -- no two ways about it. If you disagree with us then you have the right of rebuttal as well -- just like we have a right to disagree with you. Whacking us just because you do not like what we say is so yesterday and the culture of an era of days gone by.

The government, Barisan Nasional, Umno, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, etc., need to be more open and mature. In today’s borderless and globalised world you cannot allow just what you like and disallow what you don’t like. This is something that we are trying to change. So please read the comments below so that you can grasp the spirit of the right to dissent, to agree to disagree, and discourse in a civilised and mature manner.

written by bumiputar2, February 11, 2013 14:53:03

most of the times pariah dogs like to bark.

and they always bark at the wrong tree.

when its master tell it to sit, it never ever dare to even think of standing.

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written by Randholm Lee Siew Hong, February 11, 2013 11:16:08

This Bootlicker is doing what he doe s best. He should also be actively helping the Plastinians, not Malaysians.. That is his calling, same as the most famous immigrant in Malaysia.

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written by Mah Thian Kan, February 11, 2013 10:41:55

Matthias oh Matthias, always feeling & thinking he is more intellectual than others and forever spewing Tun M deceitful propaganda & make believe plots & fairy tales. Take a walk, go to ground, you will know groundswell truth & Rakyat aspiration for change and ABU. When one's brain has relocated to arse, sitting on it for too long, Matthias sure can concoct grandstanding tales that try serve BN @ cronies But remember many Malaysians are of high intellect too & will understand your outer manifestation of "intellect superiority posturing" that actually hides yours & BN's deep deep sense of submerged inferiority complex & great loss now.

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written by enikalila, February 11, 2013 10:27:29

One does not need to finish reading d article to know that its writer is a 'running dog fun kuat chai'. I thought that this traitor has repented but then again how can he repent when d sifu is an evil karTun.

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written by Kabir, February 11, 2013 09:19:57

Hey Mahathirs Mongrel If BN wins 1) BN under Mahathirs control will strip our citizenship easily by changing the constitution.2) They will continue the 2 nation 1 country policy. 3) Taxes collected from us will be used for the benefit of all races but Zakat which is completely deductable against tax not income is only for muslims. Which means non muslims shoulder the development of this country and the other lives on our expense. 4) Education is gone to the rocks. and soon be completely islamised 5) Teaching of English in Science and maths withdrawn which PR will reintroduce or establish english language schools

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written by robert ng, February 11, 2013 08:28:53

The Opposition has also run out of ammunitions and their rank and file is woefully battle-fatigued. Self-doubts have emerged and major policy disagreements between DAP and PAS have divided the rank and file as well. Karpal Singh has done an invaluable service to the BN government. Whatever surprises that were touted as game-changers, such as the so-called political realignments in Sabah, could not be sustained and have not been transformed into any major groundswell.

By Matthias Chang – Future Fast-forward

YEOH, CHOW KOW..... LONG TIME NO BARK EH??? SO, ITS THAT TIME TO MAKE YOURSELF

RELEVANT AGAIN AH???? PLS SHUT UP AND GO LICK YR MASTER'S N*TS

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written by Sulaiman Lim Abdullah, February 11, 2013 07:51:47

Matthias oh Matthias, always feeling & thinking he is more intellectual than others and forever spewing Tun M deceitful propaganda & make believe plots & fairy tales. Take a walk, go to ground, you will know groundswell truth & Rakyat aspiration for change and ABU. When one's brain has relocated to arse, sitting on it for too long, Matthias sure can concoct grandstanding tales that try serve BN @ cronies But remember many Malaysians are of high intellect too & will understand your outer manifestation of "intellect superiority posturing" that actually hides yours & BN's deep deep sense of submerged inferiority complex & great loss now.

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written by tan wai kong, February 11, 2013 01:33:10

I am reading trash from a Tun's dog. I thought you are better than Tun.

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written by lynn, February 11, 2013 01:28:55

Thought this guy has gone awol, suddenly he popped out of the sewers with his near perfect english. It's amazing, how what is published in the media can sway ppl's opinions - this mouthpiece is hooked-up with that kerala mamak fr the southwest. Ptui. We must stand our ground, vote PR, put Anwar into power. ANWAR AS PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA.

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written by Philip Yap, February 11, 2013 01:08:36

This is mamak goon, nothing can be worst than bringing back the mamak, voting for BN is same as bringing mamak back to control the country, more corruption, more police brutality, bias and unreliable judiciary, more IC project, revoke citizen of decent citizen who want and fight for a clean and fair election, allow and encourage Ibrahim Ali and the likes to burn holly bibles, may be burning of Church, criminalize those who possess and read bible, computerize and track those who do not agree or dissenting voices and black mark them and deny them all economic opportunities, bla..bla...mamak style.

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written by Yap T W, February 10, 2013 23:20:50

What a load of rubbish. Are you going to say next that the Zionists are helping DAP to win seats in the next election? Your statements are obviously made to please your racist master none other than the devious Mamak.

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written by Li Xiang Lan, February 10, 2013 22:34:47

I can't be bothered to read the trash by this man who sold his soul to the Devil (U-no-hoo) as the Devil's Advisor for monetary gain. In the process he also sold the rights of his own community and relegated the Chinese to 2nd Class citizens. Now he speaks for he knows his BIG Benefactor is in BIG trouble when PR takes over the seat of the Federal Govt. My time will be better spent if I go and get those dishes that have been stacked after CNY dinner, washed and cleaned. Fellow Malaysians, be steadfast to our cause, don't let these baboons influence you in any way. Watch the fireworks when PR is in power. Oh yes, you bet some Mamak's "lord" will comment on my Form 5 "degree" and compared it to another doctorate or some crappy papers of this writer, or he too cannot sleep knowing the Fall of BN is imminent.

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written by Harvey, February 10, 2013 22:18:38

Did TDM ask him to write something so tha it will save the face of the naton traitor.

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written by anakrakyat, February 10, 2013 21:12:07

Do we take this sell out mongrels propganda seriously? He is undremining the Opposition without a word on the Foillies of BN.

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written by East-highlander, February 10, 2013 20:46:42

Here is man who talks about everything he sees around him except for the what the rakyat wants, lapping up his his master's sputum at every opportunity.

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written by MICHAEL ZECHARIAH, February 10, 2013 19:48:28

Hey fellas, Look who is talking. Its Dr.Mahathir's mongrel. What do you all think it is doing? Doing its master a loyal favor. Mathias 'Elvis' Chang. (Check out the Elvis style speactacles its wearing). Unfortunately this mongrel can't sing.