Taking Stock

Michelle Gunaselan, December 28, 2007

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So the year draws to a close in the coming week. So much has happened, and I don’t even know where to begin.

NURIN, BERSIH, HINDRAF, Zakaria Mat Deros, the AG’s Report, the Constitutional amendment, arrests, ISA, Subashini, Lina Joy, the floods, marginalized Malaysians, the slow and painful dying of democracy in this country and in many other sovereign lands, corruption, avarice, murder and explosives, revolt.

Has anything good come of this year?

I can think of a few things. Yeah, just a few. Increased awareness, by my peers and a conviction to fight for good and better things. I don’t think so many people have been so moved to action in such a long time.

The clouds have lifted a little, and despite everything, despite the tumultuousness of the year, there is so much hope. People continue to shock me on a daily basis, with their kindness, with their care, and most of all with their love.

I see in the new friends I’ve made, I see in the people who love this place and continue to know that this is a country that is worth fighting for.

But, most importantly, in the eyes of people who now want to take back their nation.

Have a safe and happy New Year. Let’s make next year memorable people. In a good way.

Comments

One Response to “Taking Stock”

  1. DatukGoh on December 28th, 2007 4:08 pm

    My dear BolehLand contemporaries:

    What happened in Pakistan can happen in Msia.
    What will happen If UMNO does not want to give up her century old power to some DAP or PAS?
    Read more at
    http://www.malaysiabodoh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=116

    Don’t assume it won’t happen, Ass_u=me S*hit happens!!

    Please explain to me..to the world… please make some sense to my head-the head of a durian…

    How can Islam aka the religion of Peace murder a leader, a woman and a loving mother of 3?

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