Comments for Press Statement: Hindraf Gathering at http://www.malaysianbar.org.my , comment 0 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.malaysianbar.org.my Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:34:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/press_statements/press_statement_hindraf_gathering.html#pc_5028 <p align="justify">It has been said that the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates and the great teacher inspires. The same can be said for leaders, particularly political leaders. Political leaders who use threats and coercion to get their way are nothing but intellectually bankrupt politicians. Political leaders should persuade, if they can not aspire to inspire. They should actively listen to the contrary views that may well have more merit than what they have to offer. To threaten their own countrymen and fellow Malaysians with the Sedition Act, the Internal Security Act and all such obnoxious, reprehensible and repugnant statutes in these times when the concept of human rights is in the ascendant smacks of nothing less than intellectual bankruptcy. If these leaders are intellectually bankrupt, perhaps it is time for them to step aside so that those who are more able can provide the right kind of leadership. In the last 20 years, Malaysia seems to be one country whose political arena seems unable to attract people with calibre. The best lack all conviction and the worst are full of sound and fury. Look around ... the truth is out there! Stephen Tan Ban Cheng - Stephen Tan Ban Cheng Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:27:52 +0100