The debate between popularity and dignity

The DSAI-S.Chik debate made its history to the nation yesterday as the first public debate showdown, which was aired for the first time ever. And credits should be given to Agenda Daily for organizing this historic moment for us the people to have a close glimpse on both men standing on their guts over the hot topic. I will not discuss the contents, agenda or outcome of the debate for this posting.

For the Chiky man, his appearance in the debate last night was a very brave decision, in order to savage the dignity for BN government. Like it or not, volunteered or forced, his portfolio as the Information minister suggested that he is the right man, and I would say he is at least better then Z. Maidin who previously was made a Malaysian joke during the interview session filled with boiled emotion with Al-Jazeera TV news.

Compare to most of the BN MPs, many don’t have the balls to come out and speak out against the PKR de facto adviser. Ask Dollah and he would say that he needs a sleep in his bed. Ask Naj and his first statement would likely be to deny his involvement in the deceased Mongolian. Ask the Big Monkey to the screen, and the one thing he knows is to show the obscene sign.

Just imagine if you and me are in the same shoes as Chiky, had to bear all the rocks produced by other ministers and made a spoke person to stand up for their unpopular decision, we might easily burn out, humiliated or resign from the post. We salute you, for your guts.

For DSAI who is more popular among the people for his skils in debating and public speaking, he knew that his fate after yesterday’s debate is still unknown. The allegation against him for the second sodomy charge and whether or not he will be arrested today didn’t broke his strong will and rhythm in this debate against the representative from BN. The one-hour session didn’t let us down. His statements were supported by strong evidence that speak on behalf of the people. Although he was personally attacked, he still had the sense of humor to deny all these yesteryears facts that were not related to the topic. We also salute you, and may the justice prevail for you, in an allegation that is merely a political gimmick.

If DSAI still free after this, I hope to see him debating against the like of Tun Mahathir, who I think is the real opponent to him in a debate between former scholar against former mentor, the iron man of his era.

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