Dear Inspector-General of Police,

On Sunday, Dec 28, some 1,500 people, including 400 children and teenagers, came out to defend the Malay rights and the use of ISA in Penang. A similar situation had apparently happened in the federal capital a few weeks ago, but was never reported in the media.

The demonstration was being observed by 50 policemen in uniform and plainclothes. It is interesting that, despite the tone of the protest, no arrest was made and certainly no one, including its very outspoken organiser, was detained.

We are reminded of the ‘Ride for Change’ cyclists through Penang, Johor and Selangor. Despite being peaceful, the police in Rawang rounded up the young cyclists and the organisers were charged, and a certain member of Parliament was arrested.

It makes one wonder why there is a double standard in the way the police handled two different situations.

In one instance, accusing the organisers of using children while in the Penang incident, which also involved 400 children and teenagers, the demonstration was allowed to proceed.

The fact of the matter is that the Chinese and the Indian communities in this country have never felt at ease living with the narrow-mindedness of political bullies who are, in fact, a threat to national security.

This is one reason why the country saw the political tsunami which took the country by surprise during the March 8 general election.

We prefer to see sound-minded politicians being elected into parliament or state assemblies, rather than those who believe in issuing political intimidations on the people of other races.

If more demonstrations organised by political bullies in the name of defending their own race are allowed, this country will continue to see greater racial polarisation.

It will not only lead to the destruction of the people's morale when it comes to facing the real global challenges but make it more difficult for the Barisan Nasional federal government to hold on to power.