As much as I supported freedom of speech. I still feel that this kind of freedom requires a sense of responsibility. Without responsibility, it may lead to anarchy. RPK is famous for being bold & vocal. Not many people has the balls that he has...but lately it has become a trend to be ballsy in blogs & internet.He has now become an icon & idol among the new waves of bloggers, internet savvy peeps, idealistic youths & govt reformist. I must say i enjoy what I read from RPK & I'm one of those that falls in the govt reformist category. Nevertheless, I felt that RPK's views on the Altantuya case is inflammatory. His comments in my opinion requires proper explanation & channeling. It's too much of a brain-fart rather then an in-depth blurb to me.
It amazes me how his blogger fans, supporters & so-called nettizens could contribute rm35,000 in just 2 days. Ironically, wouldn't it be good if these ppl could collect those money for goodwill? Yes he did say that he only need rm5k & the rest would be donated to charity. It's pretty noble of him but it kinda saddens me to know nettizens responded real fast to come to their hero's aid. RPK is a well-off dude... rm5k is nothin. If only the nettizens could also do the same for charity, rumah anak2 yatim. I bet if they can collect rm35k in just 2 days... it wont be impossible to get rm2million in a month. Wouldn't that be great if that money goes to the needy? The S'ngor state govt manage to get rm1million in 2 days for myanmar cyclone victim. Why dont they get RPK's nettizen to contribute? We could even get rm10 million at least within a month.
Anyway, let him settle his issues. Since its' his freedom, let him be responsible for his action. Let him fight for his rights & those he inflicted fight for theirs. Insya-Allah, everything will transpire in a manner which it should be done. I don't see a reason why or what effect will there be by us being there at the court. Maybe to those who are not working or working in shifts might be able to but it is something unworthy to me.
Nevertheless, I'm wishing RPK all the best on handling the issue. Lantak ko lah.. ko nak kebulurkan diri dalam penjara tu raja oiiiii.... memang niat freedom of speech tu ada... but u're an idol... so.. tunjukkanlah contoh & teladan yg baik at least. Jgn ikut baran hati je...mulut tu kena beli insurance.... ni camne? dah dok dlm lokap...wifi sure takde? no problem kot... sure ramai machai2 ko boleh continue your legacy in malaysia today.
Last but not least.... VICTORIANS sucks!!! Long live the JOHANNIANS!!! Budak lembu jgn memandai nak buat fitnah ke si-helang!!
p/s: RPK is an ex Victorian Inst student whereas Najib is an ex St.John's Inst student....
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yes.. this is not the first time he crosses the government but this is the first time he got charged for it. My question here is why only now do we see the authorities act, after he posted an article regarding Najib.
With all due respect, regarding the summon in July 2007
due to reports on his blogs which is inflammatory by insulting islam & even the Yang-DiPertuan Agong, if you really read the particular article, there is not a word that insults Islam nor the YDP Agong.
In fact after further clarifications the police officer told RPK himself that they he was summoned not for his writings but for the comments on the posts. As bloggers ourselves, you and I know that thiese comments are from readers and not writers.
The police report against this article was also questionable as it was made by someone who doesn't know English, if i were to quote from RPK himself, jokingly.
As for freedom comes with a price...which is "responsibility", I have to agree with that. RPK has to be responsible and accountable for his writings. Nevertheless, as the 'victim' here Najib can resort to legal alternatives to defend himself (sue, defamation, libel suit ,etc.) rather than using the vague and repressive sedition act. With these few details, we could interpret this action as an abuse of power from the part of the government.
My stand here is every individual shoulde be treated the same. Either they are from the government or the opposition. Why didn't the Sedition act apply to Datuk Abdul Khalid @ Khalid Jafri Bakar Shah who wrote the book 50 Dalil Mengapa Anwar Tidak Boleh Jadi PM (50 Reasons Why Anwar Cannot Become PM). Instead, Anwar needed to file a suit like everyone else.
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