Free the 5! Campaign

To all Malaysians who respect Freedom of Speech and Equal Rights of Malaysian Citizens

When Nathaniel Tan was locked up by ISA, blogs by Malays, Chinese, Indians and lain lain posted up his picture for the Free Nathaniel campaign. There were candle light vigils, and pressure from all kinds of human rights activists.

Now why is the Hindraf 5 so different? They were there when the poor were being trodden upon (estate workers). TheY were there when the basic right to have a place of worship was being demolished (temples). And they were there when the marginalized were being chopped up (Kg. Medan).  Just because they were fighting for the rights of Indians doesn't mean that they deserve any less empathy...which Malay or Chinese leader was brave enough to stand for the rights of the marginalized Indians? Heck, which other Indian leader had such a bold and fearless stand against those who oppress. 

Don't complain when the downtrodden had enough and tried to present their plight to the nation through a rally. And if these guys had not been here, the rally would have happened anyway, perhaps in a more aggressive manner, maybe next year, or 5 years from now. The Indian community is an explosive keg of dynamite, brewing for decades. Indians need a unifying factor that will keep them in check, which I believe these guys genuinely are. They need a voice to channel their woes, which the government had effectively silenced. Let the Hindraf leadership fight for the marginalized with posters of Gandhi and bouquets of roses. 

The Hindraf leaders are not terrorists. They are HUMAN RIGHT ACTIVISTS. Recognize them as they are, and not as the boogeymen of the government. 

So get off your lethargic slump and do something. The least you can do is to put up their posters in your blogs. The least you can do is have teh tarik in Devi's Corner, and light up some candles.

Give freedom back to those who inspired the cries of Makkal Sakthi - People Power - regardless of race.