FYI, SPP still don't have a clear succession line. Chiam is
getting old and no body take over. Reform party just started how to
have a succession line. Anyway I am joining Reform Party and I look
forward to the dinner organised by JBJ
Do not despair as many people do. Be confident about
democracy.
It is the best form of government. Authoritarian rule we are
being compelled to live with is experiencing much difficulty which
we can readily see in the way ministers are refusing to accept for
failures like Mas Selamat or Shin Corp.
Authoritarian is unable to sustain itself much longer and people
are asking questions why we have so many ministers being protected
by the authoritarians without working for the people but only for
themselves like a cult.
Authoritarianism has proven to be a system which on the face
looks good but on closer examination is only benefiting the elites
and their connections and the rich. It is worse than communism.
We are still a young democracy. No matter how the authoritarians
try to brainwash the people, the simple truth is democracy offers
greater choice for all, more options and greater opportunities and
more level playing field for the majority.
We have seen that at the end of 40 plus years of
authoritarianism people are suffering from dropping standard of
living and are losing their retirements and all the basic services
of government.
It is only through democracy can we have more level playing
field, justice and equity and shared prosperity for all. If in
democracy, we the citizens remain poor at least we still have
choice and do not have to fear all the oppressions and deprivations
like losses of our retirements or facing an ever rising cost of
living.
Only through democracy can people stop the self-praises and
hypocrisy of a few elites and their connections. Only through
democracy can people prevent despotism and protectionism of elites
and their connections.
Citizens must not be confused by the past propaganda of the
authoritarians which were purveyed daily in the media to protect
interests of people who are benefiting who are now laughing all the
way to the banks.
These elites do not have any feeling of empathy for the people.
They are enjoying every opportunity in career and business at the
expense of the ordinary citizens.
Reform Party must understand the major issues and problems faced
by the people.
It will be achieving its purpose if Reform Party attracts all
the cross sections of society to support it to further the
democracy and not backslide into authoritarians for that will
create inequities and chaos.
I applaud all who will take the first step in openly asking
people to support reform for that will surely be the key to
bringing about a maturing of our hisitant democracy.
Now for citizens who are at a cross road because of very
persistent past government anti-democracy propaganda, I am asking
them to think again. Stand up for your values and not be a victim
of all the propaganda. That will be a duty of citizen. You can play
a small yet significant part in supporting reform.
Reform Party can introduce a program to educate the citizens to
undo all the past fear about democracy and bring the people to
support continuing maturing of our present authoritarian rule in
the guise of democracy.