Sigh. What has Malaysia turn into?

If you are residing in Malaysia, you will probably know what the recent issue (note: sensitive issue) has got everybody talking about.

Okay, if you're living under a shell, you may click here to read more.

Here's something I wanna highlight in the article above.

"Pribumi Perkasa, one of the groups organising the demonstrations to be held after Friday prayers, condemned the attacks but warned that Muslim Malays, who dominate the population, were deeply concerned.

'We will continue to voice our feelings in protests today because you cannot stop the outflow of feelings on this issue,' the group's president, Ibrahim Ali, told AFP.

'I think it may have been because of restricting Muslims from voicing their anger and fears that the church attacks took place. You must understand that if Muslims are unhappy, I'm sure there will be no peace in this country."

Based on my understanding after reading the above, here's what I have to say..

#1. Yes, we cannot stop the outflow of feelings. But does that give them the permission to resort to violence?

#2. Oh, so if other people are angry and 'fearful', does that allow them to attack other's place of worship? Many cases where the people have been angry before led to PEACEFUL demonstrations (without any attacks, mind you) and yet they were asked to disperse with tear gas bombs.

#3. If Muslims are unhappy, there will be no peace. Correct me if I'm wrong, but IS THIS A THREAT TO ALL OF US?! Are we suppose to be fearful now?

Truth be told, the attacks have already instilled a certain fear amongst some of us. My friend was so paranoid about going out for yumcha last night in fear of getting 'bombed'. Haha.