Friday, September 14, 2007

Is it Racism....ketuanan Melayu

in da mood of seriousness...warning..serious post ahead.

Racism..a big troubling issue that have taunted us since the earlist of the existence of humankind (homo-sapiens).

Apart from religion, I can safely proclaim its the next cause of war.

I am not sure I am a racist or not. I do feel uncomfortable with certain races and sometimes loathe them because of their differences in thinking, dressing, smell, lifestyle. Having said that, aren't we all. However, being humane, we ought to be more tolerant and understanding.

BUT ...I don't think I am racist. I might make fun of their certain uniqueness, enjoyed comedians like Russel Peters, Carlos Mencia, etc...making jokes about races, but I don't think neither I nor them are racist. We just simply laughed about our own differences and be light-hearted about it.
Thats what makes us as humans special and colourful...variety.

Carlos Mencia said something that I got agree. Racist are people who thinks their race is more superior than others. These are the oppressors, the sparks of conflicts, slavemasters, marginalizers...etc. So, Let me tell those who in Malaysia who advocates "ketuanan melayu" (Malay Supremacy), you are racist. Again, I am not against Malay race. I have Malay friends and liked their qualities. Race just differentiated us culturally, behaviourally, mentally and our character. Not because your race have the first sultanate, one is entitled to supremacy forever. It doesn't make sense. Leaders should earn respect from the people through their qualities, not by rights and certainly not by race.

Practising democracy...who are you voting for ? Most people do not know the impact of their votes. Heck..most people who do not know what are their rights. Don't they know the law is to protect the Rich...errmm..yeah..only the rich can afford their rights to be protected.

Marginalized Malaysians should ask themselves, what has the country provided for you ? Is there a future you stay in this country ? Will you want your kids to be educated here ?
Our fathers have provided much for the country. We pay the same taxes and sometimes more. We contribute similarly to the economy. why are we marginalized ? 50 years already, don't you think we are here to stay and be the same.

and I quote someone "I'm a Malaysian, born smart ,but education ruined me."

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