But in this case, Umno (c’mon, do you think anyone else actually calls the shots around here? :P) is playing Christians against the Indians.

Nathaniel you fool! I am an Indian ex-Muslim who became Christian and I do not see how Barisan Nasional can play Indians against Christians!

While it may be true a Tamil-speaking media (ie Makkal Osai) was shut down, it was a pro-PAS newspaper! [deleted]

I fully support the suspension of Makkal Osai as we Tamil-speaking people do not need it. Tamil Nesan is better and media monopoly can control information and thus, control the minds of the Tamil-speaking people.

I must admit I was somewhat hot headed in my response and since I was actually rushing to go out, I did not take the necessary care that was warranted before posting my original “Say No” post.

I am, however, very encouraged by the positive response garnered, despite my indiscretion and lack of sensitivity. There’s hope for us all yet.

*snuggles*

thanks for the replies all.. :)

I read The Star’s report today on Makkal Osai’s suspension with some sense of relief. The relevant sections of the article are quoted below : The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism, however, expressed regre…

I am uncomfortable with Isaiah 58:6 being used in the campaign to reinstate Makkal Osai and it bears saying.

As for what Jesus would do, while He didn’t care for fake piety or ceremonious yet empty gestures, respect was always paid the Father. Blasphemy was never up for grabs and as such I don’t think a pundit should look to the Bible when making a case for Makkal Osai. It will put Christians off.

That said, Alexander Pope’s Essay on Criticism might offer some salvation. “To err is human, to forgive divine.”

As has been pointed out by the post above, the Archbishop has accepted the paper’s very public apology. The government should not have intervened in that instance.

It draws attention to the shoddy shape of our Fourth Estate and the absence of an act that allows for freedom of the press.

yes, christians should support bob’s campaign. show that we are tolerant (the pic is just a small matter) understanding (after the daily’s clarification) and forgiving (after they apologise).

i agree with your analysis that this is BN’s great show of how they rule the country!

APA ERTINYA 50 TAHUN MERDEKA??

pls remove the plank in your eye first, asshole.

In any case, I know that I would, as a Catholic, accept their apology. Which is more than what I can say for some others.