I refer to the Malaysiakini report Singaporean on 5-day hunger strike to support Hindraf 5 .

With regards to the Hindraf 5, there really is no objective manner to decide what is or is not sedition. Any law on sedition provides leeway for the AG (representing the executive) to claim that particular acts, words, etc, are seditious.

The fact that many notable Indians have aired the grievances of the Indian community from the days before and after Merdeka is testimony to the legitimacy of the Hindraf movement. The alleged sedition complained of are statements of frustration of a community denied the fair benefits of citizenry of this country.

The majority has failed this minority group and must take the blame for the Hindraf uprising - not take this opportunity to kill dissent wherever it may be found or raised.

Any further incarceration and persecution of the Hindraf 5 would only sow a greater sense of injustice perpetrated against the community. The fact that the executive is persecuting these five lawyers (perceived as 'right-minded' citizens and upholders justice and fairness) appears to be high-handed to the community, making them feel completely vulnerable, worthless and defenceless in the arrests of their lawyer-leaders.

Why is it when former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad called for the cutting back of bumi privileges it was called ‘policy change’ but when other communities raise the same matter it is called ‘sedition’?

The executive has shown itself to be nothing less than a bully.