What is the meaning of democracy, if not local governance of the people, by the people and for the people? Now, at which point does this same meaning lose its appeal as a maxim just because we elect some to represent us? Just because PKR and DAP cannot agree whether that locality must have a candidate from it? Does the colour of the candidate’s or party’s externalities make a real difference?

Or, what really is the difference; when you face a state government with already a two-thirds majority?

This has happened in six seats in the current Sarawak elections. Now, my question, as a civil society activist and not a partisan political party member, is why do we allow it to happen, if we really understand the real meaning of democracy? To me, it is the lack of good and strategic-minded leadership in both parties. Sorry, guys, but truth always hurts.