Coklat 2004 represents a minority view of Islam that is intolerant of any discussion let alone criticism of it practitioners.

This does not sit very well with our PM's call for a more enlightened interpretation of Islam in the light of modern times. How is Islam ever going to progress if its adherents regress in their interpretation and practice of their religion?

Coklat 2004 does not tolerate non-Muslims commenting about practices of Muslims that infringe on their rights. Many a time, the creeping Islamisation of Malaysian life has infringed on the rights of non-Muslims.

The recent case of two non-Muslim children being forced to convert by their recently-converted father against the will of his non-Muslim wife highlights this issue.

In the writer's French example, Coklat 2004 conveniently overlooks the French government's tolerance toward the minority Muslim's criticisms of its recently implemented ban of overtly religious symbols (e.g. the purdah ) being worn in public institutions like schools.

The French government allowed Muslims to take to the streets to organise protests against this ruling. Do you see non-Muslims doing the same in Malaysia without the threat of a race riot?

As a majority, Malaysian Muslims need not fear ever being displaced politically. So why the insecurity?

A wise man once said: 'If you want to swing your arms around, make sure you do not hit the person next to you. If you do, then don't be surprised if you get told off.'