The headline
said it all: “Debate between races won't bring any benefit:
Mahathir”. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said debates between the races
will not bring any benefit because each race will continue to hold on
to their own stand. Is that so bad? A debate would certainly be able
to highlight the differences as well as similarities between the
races. The warts and all of each race would be open for scrutiny.
This would be a better approach than the usual way of treading
gingerly around sensitive subjects, especially those pertaining to
religion and culture.
We have to make the first step to
confront the boogeyman, the all encompasing sensitive issues. Any
issue can be deemd sensitive in the manupulative hands of those who
do not want to see a united nation forged among the populace. The
divide and rule method is used relentlessly by these leaders as a
cover up in maintaining the present status quo. These leaders will be
the first to feel the brunt of a truly united nation if and when all
races in the country rise up to the occasion. Each of us have a
decent streak and in reality are able to look at sensitive issues
objectively if given the chance. When all facts are laid out and
civil exchanges are the norm, the benefit will flow naturally.
A debate between the races will
definitely benefit everyone.
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