We are parties to torture in times of peace by allowing our own security forces and government to torture its citizens without accountability.
On Dr M: Bush enjoys killing people
Ahmad Kamal: I admire Dr Mahathir in his valiant effort to criminalise war. I salute the "man under the hood" who spoke about the atrocities of torture inflicted upon him. I did a double take when I saw this man's picture in malaysiakini as I was reminded of Dr Munawar Anees the man tortured to confess to being sodomised by Anwar Ibrahim, the former deputy prime minister. Dr M was helming the state.
We need to be reminded of the torture we do in our own backyard. Where is the truth and reconciliation to that Dr M? That is our black eye during this international conference. We are parties to torture in times of peace by allowing our own security forces and government to torture its citizens without accountability. Say no to impunity in Malaysia!
On WRO is no conspiracy theory, insists author
Hooi: I definitely have read better and more convincing arguments on this subject from those UFO and paranormal magazines. In my opinion, this gathering is nothing more than a group of fashionable anti-America losers coming together to vent their frustrations. This is best exemplified by our very own Dr M when George Bush Jr failed to reciprocate his support against Al Gore.
On Samy: They must pay for disclosing secret toll deal
Peter: If Tian Chua is like a small boy playing on the street, then Samy Vellu must be like the biggest clown acting in the Great Malaysia circus.
Samy Vellu, it is high time that the government stop concealing all the facts from the public. We are the one paying for the increase in toll. We are the ones suffering in silence.
Had you and the cabinet been responsible and prudent in the negotiating with the concessionaires, we, the public would not even bother to read a paragraph of the agreement. The government need not go to the extent of keeping the agreement a secret and Tian Chua and company would have no cause to complain.
But it is after so many increases in toll that the poor rakyat felt that enough is enough. We really want to know what went wrong with such lopsided agreement. And the fact that the document is wrapped in secrecy shows that the government had many things to hide from the public. And we are also paying through our nose for the cabinet's follies.
KSN: Do you remember, dear Samy, that you were a stage drama actor. The truth is while you changed your profession to politics, you never gave up your acting career and the best part you played - you deserves many Oscars for it - is taking the Indian community for a long ride for 25 years about the wonderful things MIC and BN have been doing for them. Well done, Sam.
On OSA probe: No document surrendered
Meng: What in the toll agreements between the private companies and the government are deemed a threat to national security? What do the ministers and the leaders of this BN government have to hide from the rakyat who elected them to office? What is it that they are so afraid off that they have to make secret agreements that involve the public? Have they sold off the nation's future to these companies?
These are questions floating around our minds now and the suspicion that we have been fooled is now true. It is now revealed that one-sided agreements meant to enrich a few were negotiated into the privatisation schemes. In the end, the rakyat are the ones who suffer and our children are the ones who will have to bear the foolishness of our generation.
By prosecuting these politicians from the opposition, the government is further distancing themselves from the rakyat. The plight of the people are real and the consistent raising of fees and toll are putting a strain on many who struggle to make ends meet.
On US Congressman wants FTA talks suspended
Friend from Singapore: Tom Lantos' call to suspend FTA negotiations may turn out for the better for Malaysia. The FTAs concluded by the US with lesser counter parties are unilateral
to the advantage of US commercial and political interests.
Anyway, why should Malaysia not do a deal for Iranian oil, like everyone else who needs energy? How are we to know that there are no 'backdoor' deals going on between US politicians with oil interests for Iranian oil?
The US must stop 'conning' the others about Iran being a terrorist state. Let's separate the nuke issue from what US interests are - getting control to more oil!
On What religious freedom, Pak Lah?
Siew Hwa: The letter by the legal advisor of Hindu Rights Action Force exposing the hypocrisy of the prime minister in defending religious freedom is indeed moving and speaks well of the half-past-six administration. I doubt any top civil servant of the administration would care to read the letter and care to respond.
The only way is to remove the dead wood is through the general election, which the rakyat is afraid to do. Sad indeed.
On Temple demolition: MB faces contempt charges
Concerned Bolehland Citizen: Well done. It was only through your articles I am informed of the extent of the issue. I wonder what Samy Vellu got to say about the Hindu temple demolition. All non-Muslims face problems in different forms, and in particular, building approval permits, and even if it is given there are conditions with regards to the design, size, location, etc.
