We need to hear the concerted voices from moderates in all countries and from all walks of life. And when we do, the prize of peace is there for all to see.
10. But while one man standing in the road is a nuisance, a mere distraction, ten men standing together are far harder to ignore.
And if those ten become a hundred, a thousand, a million, a billion even, they become a force so big, so strong and so united in their common cause that those who espouse hatred will face a very simple choice.
They can join us, or they can remain where they are and be crushed by the force of our collective will.Do you know who said those words?
11. So it is for people who cherish moderation, dignity and justice everywhere to stand firm, and stand proud, to dissipate the pull of terror and to deny those at the margins a foothold in the middle ground - ensuring that frustrations, wherever they are felt, are heeded and that voices, wherever they speak out, are heard.
Make a guess!
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And all that was spoken before July 9th, 2011.
The people have spoken. Loudly. Clearly. In a united chorus!
Let's hope he walks the talk now and listens to the frustrations of the people.
Indeed, in the twinkling of an eye, ten became "a hundred, a thousand, a million, a billion even, they become a force so big, so strong and so united in their common cause that those who espouse hatred will face a very simple choice.
Who are trembling and shivering now that so many have spoken?
Will he listen to the rakyat?
Or in his own words, "will they remain where they are and be crushed by the force of our collective will?"
Only he can answer that! But will he?
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