Friday, September 03, 2004
Reform not Revolution
2nd September seems to be a rummy date. Six years ago, Anwar Ibrahim was sacked, and triggered the biggest political upheaval in the nation's history. And so it is done. The court's acquittal of Anwar Ibrahim brings to a close a tragic chapter in the nation's bleak history.
What's next remains clouded. Digging the past would reveal some unturned stones. But are we ready for that? The fragility of the "res publica" will be scuppered from the facade that has been rendered. The nation was divided over the matter, but what would be interesting to see is if anyone decided to change camps. At the end of the day, it's who can steer you towards power & wealth that matters. Definitely there are people who are fervid about the reform; the rest is just going on the ride.
All that is behind us now. Not that the scars will vanish overnight. This is a time for the nation to reconcile themselves to the "Che Guevara" episode and to move beyond it. We need a reform, not a revolution.
Sentiments Around The Bend
Just Write
Nads
WooKooKoo
MGG Pillai
Najah
Dina Zaman
Jeff Ooi
What's next remains clouded. Digging the past would reveal some unturned stones. But are we ready for that? The fragility of the "res publica" will be scuppered from the facade that has been rendered. The nation was divided over the matter, but what would be interesting to see is if anyone decided to change camps. At the end of the day, it's who can steer you towards power & wealth that matters. Definitely there are people who are fervid about the reform; the rest is just going on the ride.
All that is behind us now. Not that the scars will vanish overnight. This is a time for the nation to reconcile themselves to the "Che Guevara" episode and to move beyond it. We need a reform, not a revolution.
Sentiments Around The Bend
Just Write
Nads
WooKooKoo
MGG Pillai
Najah
Dina Zaman
Jeff Ooi
BJ 10:41 AM