Is consulting the people a "dumb, time wasting act"? ([#1] Let the poor eat survey forms [/#], March 19). We are living in a democratic country. And MIC as a political party, strongly adheres to the principles of democracy.

Yes, it is true that as educated individuals, we may 'know' all the answers, but it is the people - the clients and our masters - who should decide if our prescriptions fit their needs. The survey was designed to serve the Indians better.

Labelling MIC's noble and novel acts as dumb, and our great leader as a comedian, would in no way make our nation, Malaysia, better. MIC is the second oldest party in Malaysia. If not for its past accomplishments, and the recognition granted to it by the Indians of Malaysia, it would have long folded.