Many writers and bloggers including myself have written about the possible causes of the bombing and the events that have led to this tragic event. In this post, I want to highlight all the positive points that have come out of all the fire-bombing and the unexpected good that has come out of these despicable acts. Yes, there is a silver lining in all the dark clouds...
1. The rakyat now know the stand of Pakatan Rakyat leaders about the bombings and can contrast it with that of BN leaders, especially our PM and HM.
2. The rakyat now know how certain laws are applicable for one group of people and not for another which explains why some get arrested for demonstrations and others don't.
3. The East Malaysians can see for themselves the necessity NOT to vote for the status quo come the next elections for reasons that are so obvious.
4. Some Malaysian Christians have experienced first-hand what is meant by persecution of their faith and this time of testing has shown that their faith is build on solid rock as many are unwavering in their faith and prayers to the heavens for deliverance. At the same time, it is also the opportunity for them to show the mettle they have as they publicly declare that they forgive the arsonists.
5. Malaysians have done very well because people of different creed, color and class have come together to condemn these despicable acts. What a glorious show of unity indeed!
6. Malaysians now know that the nation's foreign exchange reserves have fallen by close to 25 percent during 2009 according to investment bank UBS even though the country continued to run a huge surplus on the current account of its balance of payments. The more certain reason however is the outflow of local private capital has been taking place on an unprecedented scale in response to political instability, massive official corruption and discrimination against non-Malays. Click HERE to read more.
7. Malaysians have won the day because they chose the path of non-retaliation and did not turn up in droves in the protests, neither were there any clashes. Only those culprits disgraced themselves.
8. Malaysians have seen for themselves the sincerity and insincerity of certain leaders based on what they said before and after the fire-bombing. I need not say more. Also, they can see the difference in the caliber of leaders on both sides of the divide more clearly now and choose correctly and wisely when the time comes. Malaysians can remember far better than they think.
9. More than ever, Malaysians are aware of the need to work harder to push out the status quo in the next elections.
10. There are now opportunities for inter-denominational dialogue and those of other faiths have stepped forward to help the victims of the firebombing, including about 130 Muslim non-governmental organizations (NGOs) who have reportedly volunteered to help ensure the safety of Christian churches around the country. The Muslim chief executive of one local bank has donated 100,000 ringgit (US$$30,000) on behalf of his institution for church reconstruction. All this is definitely good news for inter-faith understanding and relationships.
11. Thanks to brainless morons, our tourism industry may probably be affected as fewer would want to come and risk being fire-bombed. Who will take responsibility for this? What is the point of having trade commissions and international campaigns for tourism when behind the scenes, some evil characters plot like demons shining in hell for the hidden agenda of their lord?
12. Foreigners have expressed their concerns about the recent occurrences and these incidents may affect the Malaysia My Second Home program. It is also quite embarrassing that the Home Ministry had to reassure foreign missions that everything is under control, but is it really? It does not help when some quarters say one thing and mean another and then say another contradictory statement...Indeed, words are very powerful and people remember.
Well, there are always two sides to a coin. We can choose to accent the negatives or we can choose to see the positive outcome of such incidents and hope that things take a turn for the better and I am not being foolish in hoping this way. Many other websites, writers and blogs have written about this. I am grieved by what happened but I will not rest in my grief, neither will I allow it to mar my view of the better tomorrow that will come if there is a change in the mindset of Malaysians and if they vote correctly.
In the mean time, while we forgive those responsible for the despicable acts of fire-bombing, we must be glad for the unexpected good that came out of this....
Yes, I see a rainbow....Do you?
Have a lovely evening!!!
QQ Victory by force or violence is not true victory.