Malaysian Crisis... someone please enlighten me!?

Question

For those of you who know where on earth Malaysia is, and perhaps heard about Malaysian socio-political issues, would you please tell me:

#How do you measure patriotism and love for one's country?
Political parties/government? Racial majority? Religion? What do you think?

Is a person considered 'unpatriotic' just because he/she disagrees with the current government and certain system being led by a certain 'majority' based on racial values and religion?

Can a person be labeled a racist just because he or she disagrees with the above example?#

## This is in regard to a question posted :
http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071103234030AAhOXCK&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMiDBXVFFYBiz_HZVjf6ewSInDqFZXtdS5QA--&paid=answered#QMdKPWjlDUmYFsEyeNJb

You may either discuss it with regards to your country, or mine. All views are appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

You are not unpatriotic because you don't agree with the segregated laws giving some advantages to the Muslims.

You could be racist if you hate the Indonesians, the Muslims, the Caucasians .... but you are not that way.

Being patriotic is something wrong. Too many people are devoted to their religions ... that is (kind of) patriotic. Those people becomes often controlled by their charismatic leaders.

At an acceptable level, you are patriotic because you love your country even if it is obviously not fair with certain groups. You have been raised as Malaysian and even if you move away, you heart will always be "I am glad to be Malaysian".

Nothing is perfect, every country are evolving. You have to stand proud and strong to democratically fight against the inequality between the groups. That is patriotism with moderation.

You would be racist if you sincerely hate some groups not deserving to be hated. I don't think that you are.

At least, Malaysia is enough a free country to let me to hang around for 2.5 days in Nov.

Answer 2

I believe patriotism (love of one's country) can still endure even without democracy. Ex-strongman Mahatir Mohammad is best remembered for having steered Malaysia into a relatively economic powerhouse comparable to that of its neighbor, Singapore. Although Mahatir had a dictatorial bent, his credo "Unity in Diversity" did get his people of ethnic Chinese, Indian and Malay origin get their acts together that moved the country forward on equal footing with Singapore.

To a foreigner or an outsider like myself, I don't see Malaysia undergoing any sort of crisis, especially since the successor Prime Minister Abdulah has fostered a moderate approach to governance and democratic space seems to be in evidence under his government.

In a democracy, of course, not every citizen can toe the line if government policies are not in consonance with their aspirations, individually and collectively. To disagree with those policies, if the parties in power are not of the same race, is not racism but a fundamental right of every citizen in a democratic world to be part of its decision making.

Wink!

Answer 3

Patriotism can be measured through a citizen who follows the laws of the country and votes during elections. Deeper love of country is serving in the military to fight for his country.

Answer 4

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