Within the last six hours or so several new measures had been announced by both the government and the Bersih organizers ahead of the scheduled rally . Among the more significant ones are that the Bersih rally will still go ahead in Stadium Merdeka even if no permit is issued .What is the message that Bersih is trying to put across is not easily comprehensible .Are they saying that they are prepared to break the law now ? To go ahead with the rally when their application for a permit is rejected is tantamount to a blatant disregard for the rule of law .
This action will divide Bersih and invite the unnecessary debate among their own followers . This is not the time for division but a time for unity and reason where you want every one on your side regardless of social or political affiliation .A divided gathering is a weak gathering and this is the very thing that the government want to do . It is therefore best for Bersih to stay united and show that they are not the devil you know . For Bersih to pit their strength against that of the Government is the last thing they want now that they come this far in terms of support and attention not just from the common people but the King himself . Keep the question to a later stage when the picture is clearer. .Play the game of the oppressed and of the unfair victims so that sympathy will be with you .
Police announcements on the cancellation of transportation services and the blackout of the media and the disruption of the Internet and the social media and the use of cell phone etc are all very unsettling .In times of public chaos and disorder communication is the vital means of getting people together .To do away with them is to admit defeat .
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