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I refer to the recent political incidents which have made headlines and would like to express my concern, too, as an everyday citizen.

No doubt it is all politics and Umno can play it as well as PKR. However, using the apparatus of the state to play such power politics is a bit beyond the accepted norm of reasonableness. In fact, it is tantamount to abuse of office.

Citizens of this fair country should not be regarded as enemies of the state. Whether members of the ruling party or the opposition, all are loyal Malaysians foremost with the interest of the ‘entity’ called Malaysia and her people at heart.

Rest assured that when or should an external threat or tragedy is faced by the country and her people, Malaysian citizens will coalesce and rise to meet the challenge.

There will be no such division as members of the governing party or opposition or just citizens of whatever race. Most will be prepared to die in defending the country.

To fight for the country is to fight for Malaysian interests - not for the interests of some power-addicted politicians who fear to face the future without the chair of power.

Our sympathy and support, as natural in such circumstances, is with Anwar Ibrahim. He currently represents the voice of a large majority of the people who would like to see the country governed well.

As Malaysians, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his team probably respect that. I am sure they probably respect fair play and the rules of democracy which enable power transition to be achieved - whenever the people wish it - without violence.

I have no doubt Abdullah and his team have the interest of Malaysia at heart. Perhaps it is the learning curve, this being our first experience on the road to a, naturally, two-party democracy.

Perhaps Anwar should tone down his confrontational approach (after all, we are no longer in the Mahathir era).

Perhaps the people of this country, especially those who write letters to the editors and run blogs, should be a little more thoughtful and considerate in their language as befitting honourable gentlemen in a First World country.

I am sure,we have it in us to be that. We are all good people. We want to be good people.

Remember, especially Abdullah and his good men currently in the chairs of power, you lose the greatness when you lose that goodness. Never lose sight of that.

Anwar too. Rest assured that if it is God's destiny for you to become prime minister, nothing will prevent that. Not even a nuclear war.

But if it is not your destiny, we may just have to reconcile to it. Nevertheless, I am sure many of the people of Malaysia wish you well.

I believe many people do indeed want change. You represent that. And our hopes. The journey may not have been easy but do not give up.

We may yet see you as a PM of Malaysia one day.

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