Independence Day

I couldn't recall when was the last time I felt the euphoria of our National Day or Merdeka Day as they like to use this term. Now, don't question my patriotism. I'm sure there are many like me out there. The reason....I'll make my view simple.

I will equate it with a father and son relationship. In a house, father is always regarded as the head of family. He got to strike a balance and be fair to everyone in the house. He got to be firm and yet take care of everyone's feelings and needs. In return, everyone in the house respect him as a head and probably look up to him as their leader or role model. So, the people in the house will cherish the moment on a special occasion i.e. anniversary, birthday, etc. with a celebration. This is also a time whereby people will pour out affection, show appreciation, remember and celebrate the special occasion for him.

Having said that, what has our National Day (Hari Kebangsaan) or Independence Day (Merdeka Day) given you year in year out for the past 50 years? And 51st this year - today 31/08/2008? To sum it up, I can only say Malaysia has been turning back the clock to "stone age" years. We are back-tracking to RACISM. We are still not known as Malaysians by and large. We are identified by color of skin. We have double standards to everything in Malaysia, especially government formulated policies! WE ARE CITIZENS OF MALAYSIA BUT NOT EQUAL.

Now, what is there to celebrate about? Every year is the same old preaching for unity, patriotism but only nothing short of achieving it. Where 'action speaks louder than word', this is deeply buried in the ground. No Action Talk Only = NATO.

I see less flags being flown whether in private buildings, on vehicles except those mandatory ones. We have all made known to them, CHANGE IS INEVITABLE. But they still don't get it as many Malaysians have put it. Why, because of great concern of their "rice bowl" too. The rakyat loses nevermind as our economy is dwindling. Essential goods are spiraling high. Budget 2009 is f**k-up, mind you. I would like to believe it as NATO. I don't feel good about the whole budget. I believe it is done in haste without direction!

The jerk that called us Chinese IMMIGRANTS in his speech was not an isolated person in Umno. There are many like him. Why? Because his party breathes RACISM loud and clear. The leadership condoned such behavior in the name of Malay unity, NOT MALAYSIAN UNITY. He would be advised not to repeat this racial slur as remarked by PM. How sweet...!!! Again NATO. Even a 3-year old kid would be walking off smiling and others will repeat it next time!

We see change, WE WANT CHANGE. The sooner the better!