I agree wholeheartedly with Avtaran's views in his letter [#1] Hoping for better stuff in 'malaysiakini' [/#] (Feb 5).

But I would like to take you to another level. Freedom as provided by democracy also means my absolute right to click my mouse and exit from your site when your writings are reduced to the same kind of stuff that the mainstream newspapers are writing, albeit on the opposite slant. And I'm sure that there are many like me, members of the silent majority, while not condoning what the government is doing today, are not going to rave and rant in the streets.

I believe that if you are not in a position to do something or provide suggestions to improve the situation, then for heaven's sake, don't criticise, for your criticism will not only be ignored by the very people targeted, but also make you appear to be talking through your hat to onlookers like me.