vox populi small thumbnail 'It is unfair to say that if Azmin Ali won the No 2 post, it would mean Pakatan's march to Putrajaya will fail. Marching to Putrajaya is a team effort, not depending on one or two leaders.'

Cry for Malaysia: Both Azmin Ali and Zaid Ibrahim have their respective strengths and weaknesses. The differences between them are the very reason we're having a choice, and this ability to exercise our right to choose is part of democracy. As a result, voters go into a state of disunity when their choices differ from each other.

While we are torn apart in separate directions due to our preference as to who would make a more suitable leader, let us remember to stay united in our goals and hopes for PKR and Pakatan Rakyat. PKR must put in place a "reconciliation" process to close ranks, mend rift, and heal wounds at the close of the election.

In particular, we would like to see Azmin and Zaid hugging each other, with genuine warmth, regardless who has won the race. Voters and supporters should celebrate this choice available to them, made possible by Azmin and Zaid.

Anonymous: Merit and fair competition should be the main criteria in the forthcoming PKR election. There are many youngsters like Sim Tze Tzin, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Elizabeth Wong, William Leong and Nurul Izzah Anwar in the party, and I wish to see they play more prominent roles in the new set-up in PKR leadership.

Show of support as depicted in the photo is unnecessary. Such kind of culture should not be imitated by Pakatan. If Zaid Ibrahim is nominated to contest the No 2 post, I wish the candidates good luck.

Meanwhile, it is unfair to say that if Azmin Ali won the No 2 post, it would mean Pakatan's march to Putrajaya will fail. Marching to Putrajaya is a team effort, not depending on one or two leaders.

WanFair: Azmin, be a gentleman in your quest to stand for No 2 and be professional in your fight. The same goes for Zaid Ibrahim. Whosoever wins, there should be no repercussion taken to block the other person.

Zaid unfazed by Azmin's 'shock and awe'

Mirror on the Wall: Zaid should be allowed free passage. Can PKR afford a bitter fight? Zaid is the future of the party. He had tried to bring reforms while in government but was not appreciated. Now he has a real chance in giving the opposition an opportunity to do that. Let's give the man a break... lah .

Malay-Muslims and the 'Perfect Religion Syndrome'

Charlie: Dear Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi, I think some of your arguments are valid but as Muslims, we should be careful not to cross the line between mere arguments and aqidah .

I think you are on the verge of compromising your aqidah when you write the paragraph, "Will such kindness be repaid with the fires of hell just because they were Christians and had not converted to Islam? I believe in Allah's Mercy and Divine Providence."

Please do check with the scholars of Islam if my concern is valid. Being intellectually inclined is good but compromising our aqidah for the sake of intellectual discourse will lead us astray. May Allah guide us all through the Quran and Hadith. Wassalam

Rayfire: An interesting article on a meaningful day (Sept 16). I strongly believe that God, whichever way we pray, will lead us to realise the truth about ourselves and how we fit in this world. Humanity is divine, the more we seek to be humane, the closer we are to God.

Religion is not a ticket to heaven, it is a means to realise the purity in you. God bless the author. Do hope you won't get a backlash from the likes of Charlie who questions your aqidah . Please don't be blind followers of a religion... be a true worshiper through your deeds.

David: Actually, it is not just some Muslims who think their religion is perfect and that they too are by extension perfect. There are hordes of adherents of other faiths who too think theirs is perfect and thus have the right to demonise and marginalise others.

Kodiappan Perumal: Dr Mohamad, congratulations on a well-thought-out opinion. I am a Hindu but have also read Al-Quran, Bible and other religious scriptures. At end of the day, I have come to a conclusion that all religion are the same and every religion teaches us to do good things.

One need to read not only about their own religion but also other religions to fully understand and respect those of other faiths. If everyone in this world is as practical and rational like you, this world will be a great place to live in.

James Dean: Unless you know about other religions, you won't be able to see all the beauties of your own religion. Clerics of all religions will want you to follow what they say because all of them have vested interest.

If they encourage you to search for truth in your religion then they are made redundant. Go and search for the truth yourself.

The day the music died - remembering Sudirman

Nik V: We will forever remember Sudirman. I believe artists from those days like P Ramlee stood up and spoke for all Malaysians, unlike some of the artists today who don't have the courage to make a public stand against racism and bigotry.

Another song from Sudirman that stood out is ' Tanah Pusaka ' . When you hear this, all Malaysians will cry for our country because of the likes of Umno-MCA-MIC-BN-Perkasa-Mahathir.

DOC: Sudirman was indeed a great Malaysian. A Malaysian for all Malaysians. Sudirman and his songs will be remembered forever as the heartbeat of this nation.

Anonymous: It was not only the day when the music died... it was the day the nation started dying psychologically.

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