What's So Funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding

My last post must have hit a raw nerve somewhere because so many have had similar experiences. Thanks for sharing. However, I particularly liked what Ray said, that it does work both ways, too. Bottom line : we tend to judge people by their appearances; and that we desperately need to move beyond circles of our own kind.

Has anyone been reading Malaysia Today? After all the free publicity in Harian Metro, I'm sure many have logged on to the site. Apart from the "offending" editorial, it was interesting to read the current debate on whether Malays are more religious today than 30 years ago. Some comments, in some way, reflect the flip side of my story.

No, I won't talk about Raja Petra's article. There's already enough argument concerning that on the website itself, and God knows, among the hallowed halls of Minister's offices and media houses.

Okay lah, I can't help myself. I'll say a little bit : some parts I agree with (yes, there is a 'one rule for you, one rule for me' thing going on) while others are ridiculous (no, Friday khutbahs generally do not decry non-Muslims as dirty kafirs) Nevertheless, to threaten Pet with the Sedition Act is reactionary. The man is immensely enjoying all the fuss.

Can't we just all get along? I'm not saying we should just gloss over the differences and ignore the debate. Debate is good as long as it leads to understanding. Unfortunately some use the comments box as a pulpit for loathing.

Let's hear Elvis :

As I walk through
This wicked world
Searchin’ for light in the darkness of insanity.

I ask myself
Is all hope lost?
Is there only pain and hatred, and misery?

And each time I feel like this inside,
There’s one thing I wanna know:
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding? ohhhh
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding?

And as I walked on
Through troubled times
My spirit gets so downhearted sometimes
So where are the strong
And who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony?
Sweet harmony.

’cause each time I feel it slippin’ away, just makes me wanna cry.
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding? ohhhh
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding?

So where are the strong?
And who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony?
Sweet harmony.

’cause each time I feel it slippin’ away, just makes me wanna cry.
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding? ohhhh
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding? ohhhh
What’s so funny ’bout peace love & understanding?


mokciknab muttered at 1:00 pm ~ ~