Most Read
Most Commented
mk-logo
Columns
COMMENT | Latest MCA-DAP spat childish and pathetic

COMMENT | Firstly, Let me refer to MIC vice-president Sivarraajh Chandran's commentary where he ticked off PKR's Hulu Kinta assemblyperson, Muhammad Arafat Mahammad Varisai for the latter's statement on the Thaipusam chariot procession's ritual.

I will refrain from being judgemental as I have not been following the case closely. Neither am I a Hindu, so it isn't right to wade into a debate concerning a faith which I do not profess.

However, what is noteworthy is this salvo from Sivarraajh - "if one has common sense, one would never comment or talk about any subject without having a basic understanding of the matter".

The key term is "common sense". It simply means "good sense and sound judgement in practical matters".

When politicians engage in a debate, common sense is often thrown out of the window because each side will always insist on being in the right. In most cases, it is impossible to meet half-way.

An example where common sense is totally lacking is the recent spat between DAP Youth chief Howard Lee Chuan How and Deputy National Unity Minister Ti Lian Ker of the MCA...

Unlocking Article
Unlocking Article
View Comments
ADS