COMMENT We do not have much time to ponder on this issue.

The message you intend to spread is loud and clear. I believe the majority of us will go along and support the mission. However, please take into consideration there is a possibility of this rally getting out of control. That is the biggest concern for the most of us.

Malaysia at this point does not carrying a positive image in the eyes of the foreigners. Please therefore do not further escalate this negative image any further.

I still appeal to you to hold this rally at a later date even if it is to be held at Dataran Merdeka. Your objective of holding it at Dataran Merdeka is because as you have mentioned the venue is known worldwide. Please kindly and mindfully take into consideration the avoidable suffering of the two parties i.e. the ignorant and the innocent rakyat. How do you feel it?

Please do kindly reconsider to avoid irrevocable and possible ugliness.

The ball is at your feet.

Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka!

ROBERT PHANG is Social Care Foundation chairperson.