Who I will not be voting for in the elections
MOST of us, I’m sure, would have been asked many times who we are voting for come polling day on March 8.
But let me tell you who I will not vote for.
The list is long but let me just digest it into eight points. Here’s my ‘commandments’ for the elections … in no particular order:
I will not vote for the dishonest and double-dealers. These are the people with no conscience They say one thing and then think it’s perfectly alright to act differently. During electoral campaigning, they will promise voters heaven and earth — promises they know they could not fulfil. Yet, they have no qualms about going around lying to innocent voters. Reject such people!
I will not vote for those who want two seats — Parliament and State. If they are not selfish, then I don’t know what else to describe them. Some may claim party strategies for the decision. But I would respond with My Foot! Why, are you indispensable? What about other party members and supporters? Shouldn’t they be given a chance to contest too? I would urge those who dream of getting elected into two legislatures to search their conscience thoroughly — Is there really a need to hold two positions in order to be of service to the people? Surely, you know the answer very well.
I will not vote for those who quarrel unashamedly in public when they lobby for seats. That tells me all they care about is to become ‘YB’ as they are prepared to throw everything out of the window. In fact, some make it a habit of fighting each other openly before every election. I favour the quiet, humble politicians who go about doing their work without baring their over-size ego to all and sundry.
I will never vote for the crooked and corrupt. I have no patience for politicians who enrich themselves via shady deals and contracts. People who bribe their way to fame and fortune, leaving a trail of miseries along the way. The fight against corruption must continue relentlessly and the people’s voice that they want the war against graft to shift into higher gear must be heard. Malaysians must send this message loud and clear to the politicians. Tell them, “Make no mistake about it — We must get rid of corruption in our system”.
I will not vote for the uncouth and uncivilised. They think they are funny whenever they spew their mouthful of ‘incomprehensible’ lingo either at a party assembly or worst, in the august chamber of Parliament. But they only open their mouth and show the world their utter small-mindedness. (At this point in time, I am somewhat consoled that some of these uncouth characters have been dropped from his party line-up.)
I will not vote for sexists who equate women with leaking pipes and old toilets. They laugh and joke about women without batting an eyelid. The rest of us will cringe in open-minded amazement at their fixation with the opposite sex. Here again, I am glad that those notoriously famous for making such remarks are going to pay for it — they have also been dropped as candidates for the March 8 election.
I will not vote for the racists and religious fanatics. Even if you are a minister, don’t think that I will allow you to wield a dangerous/offensive weapon (by police definition) like a keris in public and let you get away scot-free. Then again, when is Malay supremacy ever under threat in this country? No, the act is just being rhetorically racial and that’s not good for this country. Anyone shouting aloud for Chinese supremacy or Indian supremacy must also be frowned upon. What we all want to hear are patriotic shouts of ‘Malaysian supremacy’. Then those who regularly use the name of God to get their way through in politics must also be rejected. We must constantly protect Religious Freedom in Malaysia as enshrined in the Constitution. Let no man take that away from Malaysians.
I will not vote for those who do not believe in God. This is something very personal to me. While I have nothing against atheists and non-believers, I hold strongly to the view that any good for society is carried out with the help of a Greater Being. And if we do good to the One Above, we do good to our fellow beings. This is the essence of service to society and to mankind, as rightly should be the mainstay of politics.
Well, this is my list. Readers going through this list may think that surely, if my standards are to be met, there is no more politician left to vote for.
But let me say this. I am still optimistic and wish to think that there are still a few good men and women left in the political arena.
There are those who excel in public service, executing their duties without fear or favour. They are ethical and honest, principled and trustworthy. They stand out for those left behind in our nation.
These are the people we should all look out for and cast our vote for with diligence and conviction, come polling day.
So who are you voting for, eh, not going to vote for on March 8?
(Comments can reach the writer at
paulsir99@hotmail.com)
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Very interesting statement (above) written by Columnist PAUL SIR from The Borneo Post.I would like to share the above statement to Malaysian .Remember March 8,2008 very importan date to us.......
I have check my name on the electoral roll online and my name was on but very suprising Why was my wife name is not on the list as we go for registration together......?????????????????
Election commission(EC) Sarawak Director said...NO NAME ON ELECTORAL ROLL,NO VOTING.
