tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290450069651066208.post6767688252586074735..comments2008-11-13T17:31:50.452+08:00Antareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03349987009726416189noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290450069651066208.post-8236930094086113682008-11-13T17:31:00.000+08:002008-11-13T17:31:00.000+08:00The ISA is an archaic piece of legislation and the time has come for its natural demise. The Muslim Professionals Forum very strongly calls for the immediate repeal of this draconian relic and the prompt judicial review of all ISA detainees. The government to take the bold step of doing what is right and just. Justice and fairness are principles enshrined in Islam, and it is incumbent upon every Muslim to uphold these values, elevating them to their sublime pedestal.<BR/><BR/>--------------------<BR/>oliviaharis<BR/><A HREF="http://www.drivenwide.com" REL="nofollow">viral marketing</A>oliviaharishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989718444257896099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290450069651066208.post-22101888072326563342008-11-10T10:08:00.000+08:002008-11-10T10:08:00.000+08:00Yes Antares,<BR/>Good and inspiring statement and articles indeed. Another recent one, "Overcoming religious sensitivity" by MD ASHAM AHMAD (IKIM VIEWS)at http://mt.m2day.org/2008/content/view/14529/35/ is also thought-provoking as well. If only our Muslim brothers are consistent in their proclamations, we could achieve peace and justice together as a people and nation. <BR/><BR/>While we applaud them for their wise words and, as you say, their brave and noble stand, we must also remind them of the few prisoners of conscience in their midst; Kamariah, Revathi, Lina Joy and others. If they can feel so much for their brothers in ISA detention, I believe they can also feel just as much for those who have chosen other forms of beliefs. <BR/><BR/>Having said that, we must also sympathise and understand the catch-22 situation they are in. They cannot allow the floodgates to be opened and yet they know, in their hearts of hearts, this is not the right and conscientious thing to do to fellow human beings for just a change of belief.<BR/><BR/>As I see it, the way forward for them is to amend and update certain rules and regulations to adapt to the ever-changing times and thus, ensure their people remains with the faith on their own free will and not by coercion.<BR/><BR/>May good sense prevail all round.<BR/>Cheers.<BR/>AdamWhatifhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14786258858765472366noreply@blogger.com