It's sad that the government has decided to use ISA (Internal Security Act) against fellow Malaysians again.
ISA is an outdated "tool" used by our former colonial master to overcome the attack of the communists in Malaya decades ago. When Malaysia got the independence from the British, ISA was carried forward to the new born country because it was still threatened by communists. However, when the communists put down their arm struggle, the relevant authority decided to keep ISA. The reason was obvious - it was a great "tool" to crush the enemies. What other better "tool" was available better than arrest without trial?
In my opinion, ISA is very undemocratic and it is against the principle of human right. It has no difference from dictatorship. It is an extremely dangerous "tool" used against the innocents. In the post-communist threat era, ISA had been misused very frequently to crush political opponents. This is very unprofessional from political point of view. It's a dirty tactic!!
The call for the abolishment of ISA by opposition parties, various NGOs, the government of U.S. and even some members of the ruling party has been ignored for decades. In the modern era, the tool used to suppress the communists has turned even more dangerous than Communism.
I salute the minister, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, from the ruling party that threatens to resign if the government continues to use the ISA against political dissidents. His action proves that he is a responsible leader that cares for the well being of the nation. He is a good example that more Barisan Nasional leaders should learn from. I hope his sacrifice will not go to waste. The ruling party often loses good responsible leaders. It's ashamed that Datuk Zaid Ibrahim is also undergoing suspension for criticising the UMNO Disciplinary Board which was considered as insulting the party. When will the party learn to accept criticism? No wonder the popularity of UMNO is fading!
Free Teresa, Abolish ISA Online Petition
Download MP3 of Carburetor Dung dedicated to ISA: Hanturaya Putrajaya
Lyric (Courtesy of Carburetor Dung):
Suara mu yang lantang melawan, siapa punya?!
Rumah mu yang indah tersergam, siapa punya??!
Hidup mu yang kenyang senang-lenang, siapa punya???!
Kebebasan mu yang ada, siapa punya?!
Cuba-cuba naikkan suara,
Aku heret, aku ikat, aku tangkap, aku sumbat!
Cuba-cuba naikkan kepala,
Aku ketuk, aku lepuk, aku luku, aku cantas!
Cuba-cuba celikkan mata,
Aku cucuk, aku sembur, aku genyeh, aku jolok!
Jangan lupa!
Aku yang berkuasa!
Pagi hari kan ku terkam!
Pintu rumah kan ku terjang!
Kan ku berkas, kan ku bungkus!
Kan ku heret mu kedalam!
Jangan kau lupa!
Jangan kau alpa!
Ingat lah semua!
AKU YANG BERKUASA!
1 comment:
THUMBS DOWN WITH ISA. IT IS INDEED OUTDATED. NOW USING IT AS A THREAT TO US.
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