COMMENT | To answer the question, "What is driving Malaysia apart?" first ask the question, "Why would anyone want to be a politician?"

Malaysian politicians play us for fools. They insult our intelligence, belittle democracy and break the laws. When they want to do something which they know is wrong, they hide behind the ulama or the unelected people who command the greatest respect meaning, the royals.

Some of you may claim that religion is driving Malaysia apart. No! Religion does not split Malaysia. Religion is just a tool used by politicians to divide us.

The scientist or mathematician use facts to back up his arguments and his theories, but when the ulama or politicians have a conversation about religion, many of us are forced to shrink away, not because we are afraid to discuss, but because the laws of the country are skewed in such a way, that they stifle and discourage discussion of "sensitive" topics.

Does race drive Malaysians apart? Again, no! Racial issues are another effective ploy, in the Umno-Baru, Bersatu (a clone of Umno-Baru), and PAS' bag of tools, to drive a wedge between us.

Nor does corruption, because corruption is just a means to an end.

The primary force that drives Malaysia apart is ...