While we have achieved so much, it troubles me to see a rise in issues rooted in extremism in the nation. This is not limited to racism. Extremists are groups or inpiduals who subscribe to radical views and actions against others. They treat anyone who is different as an enemy and engineer fear in people who don't conform to their thoughts or ideologies and, in some cases in people who simply look different. Hence, extremism here applies to a gamut of factors, including racism, arts, culture, way of life, and more. The late U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy once said, "What is objectionable, what is dangerous about extremists is not that they are extreme but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents."
Who is he referring to? Why not peak plainly? Why not mention names? We all know who you're referring to (or at least we hope you are). It won't hurt you to make a stand, to show some courage and to stand up to the bigots rather than just standing up to bigotry.
Do you see the difference, sir?
Don't be afraid. The people will stand with you, and respect you even more, if you open up your mind to us. Let us know what you're really thinking, instead of just alluding to it. I can understand the need to be cautious sometimes, but, this is not one of those times.
What is worse than being vague is denying thing outright when prompted by the media (check out the Mkini interview/article). Najib just can't point to Perkasa outright coz he fears losing the support of the 'Malay ultra' who are members of both Perkasa and UMNO