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I have always been interested in politics; not to be involved directly in politics but to keep myself updated about politics. The recent development in my beloved country however had been greatly politicized even though the issue is not totally about politics; it is about the voice of the people; unless the authority does not consider us, who support the cause for a clean and fair election, as people. 

When you take care of a country, you should take care of the people – those who like your administration and those who don’t. That should be the responsibility of the government. Period. Politics is one thing, government is another. 

What disturbed me the most about this rally that shouldn’t be named, was the overreaction of the government. Your people wanted to walk peacefully for 2 hours for a great cause. Not only that you said “no” and closed all doors for discussion, you also took out all your armies and weapons to intimidate your people, and even worse, after the event you tried to justify your move by saying that you have done a good job??? Don't even start talking about the stadium, you lied. It's as simple as that. 

How could you not know your own people? Malaysians by nature are moderate people, we are not confrontational, and I couldn’t comprehend why did you go to great lengths trying to prove your people otherwise? Did you really want to see bloodshed? Did you really hope that the event would turn out to be like the Jasmine revolution? Are you now frustrated? The irresponsible main media and the authority displayed molotov cocktails, parangs, and bundles of rally that shouldn’t be named’s t-shirts weeks prior to give the impression that this rally was going to be violent. You banned the freaking t-shirts, you considered the piece of clothing to be extremely dangerous?? Why??? I am perplexed that you take us your people for fools. 

Despite all your demonizing efforts, people still went to the rally. People wanted to be heard. These people are educated people, these people are my friends, these people are the ones I look up to, these people are your future generation. And I am a good citizen who never fails to pay the country tax, do not commit crime and work to better our country. Don’t mind the opposition parties, majority of the participants of this rally are your people. I read the updates from both sides, the government media and the alternative media. This rally produces a lot of heartfelt stories about how people from all races united for a common cause. And unfortunately, despite the 1Malaysia slogan that you called for, all I heard about from the government are lies after lies after lies after lies. 

Do you really think we are blind? 5000 to 6000 turned up? Who were you kidding? Minimal force? Really? All videos in YouTube were edited? Seriously??? People were paid to be there? How much? You made fun of people who were injured. You justified your hideous acts. Who do you reckon we are? Criminals? Some low-lives? A group of people who you shouldn’t care about and should be condemned? 

For a government who claims to champion Islam, this move alone is so unIslamic in so many levels. 

All these people wanted is to be heard and the government has time and time again, adamantly shown the people who are loud, the closed doors. I am one of the silent majorities you’re talking about Mr Prime Minister, and I know there are many more out there. Perhaps you should take a moment to reflect on your doings and listen to your people. It’s time.