The end to the Middle East conflict is no where in sight. In fact, it seems to be escalating. I, for one, can only pray for the conflict to cease for the sake of the lives of the innocents. I also hope that the conflict does not escalade into Syria and Iran.
Meanwhile, at home, we see many quarters voicing their concerns over the conflict. Unfortunately, some are taking advantage of this conflict.
I'm quite sure many have received short messages through the mobile phone, asking that we pray for our brothers in Palestine and Lebanon, and that the message should be forwarded to 10 other people. I received several similar messages. But I didn't forward a single one. Not because I do not pity the plight of the Palestinians or the Lebanese people. On the contrary, I do pray for them.
But think for a second... who benefits the most when messages are forwarded? Definitely not the Palestinians and not the Lebanese people.
Those who benefit are those who own the telcos.
Forget the sms. Just pray for peace.
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Monday, August 07, 2006
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Silent anger
This past few weeks, the Middle East conflict have been dominating the news. I have been keeping tabs on the goings-on but have refrained from writing or saying anything till today. Why? Mainly out of frustration.
We know for a fact that the Muslims are incapable of defending the Muslim brothers in Palestine and Lebanon. The most we can do is to provide lip service. The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is busy doing just that --- organising conferences. There is no real unity in the Muslim world. The OIC is just a talk shop, but cannot do more that that.
Here in Malaysia, we have people demostrating and trying to be street champions. Yeah..., what a way to do it. This is stuff which is nice to watch on television and read in the papers. Wonder if this person has the guts to be in the frontline in Palestine or Lebanon. Sure, by demonstrating, we have a way to vent our anger and show our frustration for the whole world to see. But what comes after that? Would the Zionists stop their military assaults? Would the US and British leaders start supporting the plight of the Palestinians and the Lebanese?
In a way, I agree with the suggestion of Tun Dr. Mahathir. Hit them where it hurts them most. Stop using their currencies. That'd dent their economies somewhat. Think about it.
In the meantime, I will resume my silent anger position.
We know for a fact that the Muslims are incapable of defending the Muslim brothers in Palestine and Lebanon. The most we can do is to provide lip service. The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) is busy doing just that --- organising conferences. There is no real unity in the Muslim world. The OIC is just a talk shop, but cannot do more that that.
Here in Malaysia, we have people demostrating and trying to be street champions. Yeah..., what a way to do it. This is stuff which is nice to watch on television and read in the papers. Wonder if this person has the guts to be in the frontline in Palestine or Lebanon. Sure, by demonstrating, we have a way to vent our anger and show our frustration for the whole world to see. But what comes after that? Would the Zionists stop their military assaults? Would the US and British leaders start supporting the plight of the Palestinians and the Lebanese?
In a way, I agree with the suggestion of Tun Dr. Mahathir. Hit them where it hurts them most. Stop using their currencies. That'd dent their economies somewhat. Think about it.
In the meantime, I will resume my silent anger position.
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