For goodness sake, I saw good, felt good


A time for prayers: Muslim supporters of Bersih 4 praying near Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. — Reuters

What the rally really showed was this. Malaysians of all races can gather in one place in huge numbers for a single cause – in peace. 

I HAVE decided that instead of feeling angry or even sad for all those who hurl all manner of accusations against Bersih 4, I will only feel sorry for them.

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