LET SLEEPING DOG LIES.

It is widely acknowledged that never ever disturb a sleeping dog which goes to say that "let sleeping dog lies". As a matter of fact that if a dog is well-fed, bathed and well-looked after, one will notice that it is always in a good mood. If it was not fed yet at the same being instigated then hell will break loose. It will snarl by showing its teeth, a warning sign of anger, so that is the time when one should run for cover. Somehow, one has to start looking for a solution before things get out of hand. The same saying applies to all human beings.

Recently, more than 10,000 Malaysian Indians staged an uproar and demonstration known as the Hindu Rights Actions Force (Hindraf) rally against the Government for the demolition of a temple and some policies which prevented the poor ones from getting decent jobs or good education for their children. Himdraf thinks that the Indians are marginalised. A certain political party called on Samy Vellu to step down to pave the way for a younger Indian. If one could remember the May 13, 1969 incidents where there were clashes between the Chinese and the Malays which resulted to many losses of innocent lives, loved ones and the properties. Although all of these fightings are mainly for their survival and dignity yet they could be avoided if the Government is fair to all races. With all these demonstrations going on, it does not look good to unity and tolerance in this country. There are many more other incidents which are worthwhile to mention but it is best not to relate.

If the Government feels that a certain race is stirring up the racial conflict, then the question should be thrown back at them by asking themselves whether what they practise is fair and truly looking after all the citizens. It is no use by just lip-saying but nothing has turned out of it. Be it Indians, Chinese, Malays and the rest of the races are all flesh and blood and each of us has to live. So for what good reasons should the Government be bias?

The above is just a general opinion and illustration with no political bearing at all.