Originally posted by CX:
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i presume u meant the flor contemplacion murder trial? the maid
case and the michael fay case for that matter, was both resolved
through due legal process.
we're not exactly enemies with USA and the Philipines now. we try
not to ruffle too many diplomatic feathers at any one time
too.
and i am saying it as it is. your diplomats are immatured spoilt
brats who don't know basic manners, much less observe diplomatic
protocol.
I agree that our diplomats could have gone a little too far in
doing so. But have you all wondered what accumulated to them doing
this action? Our diplomats are answerable to our own people as
well.
just as hosts are obligated to honour their guests, guests are
expected to pay common courtesy to their hosts and not insult them.
they arrived late, abruptly changed the agenda and left without
eating the meals we, as hosts prepared for them. u call that good
manners?
What about LKY going on diplomatic visits to the former Soviet
Union when Singapore is still a part of Malaysia? Is that the
protocol as well? Each side has done something that on hindslight
we as outsiders feel is wrong. We should not judge a nation for the
actions of a few. I can assure you that Malaysians on the whole do
not behave as such.
we may be legalistic and unwilling to yield but thats because the
legal position enables us to. and protocol is always observed.
I agree that your side plays alot on legalistic position...but
have you all considered the emotional aspect of the problem? You
may win in the court...but do you all ensure good relationships
with your neighbours in at the same time. Of course, I am not
claiming that Malaysia is a saint in dealing with such issues...we
have ruffled many feathers as well...but the point I wish to make
is that there are too many causes which leads to the outcome that
we see.
May both our nations live in peace and prosperity.
