It is more than Anti-Hopping Law Amendment in DAP
It is more than Anti-Hopping Law Amendment in DAP
By Stephen Ng
There is
more than meets the eye when one reads the explanation given by both DAP national
chairman Lim Guan Eng and secretary-general Anthony Loke.
These are two DAP men whom I have
always thought to be credible but, unfortunately, I find their explanation recently about the Anti-Hopping Law to
the public is anything but truthful.
To put it nicely, it is more like
half-truths and smokescreens that they are putting out to the public. And, when
told a few times, the public will begin to believe them.
The Quotes
Allow me to quote Lim from an article
in the Malay Mail: “"This is not about the party members, but about the
elected representatives, especially those who don’t jump because they want to
preserve their seats but they support the party’s opponents.”
Lim further added: "It is
very clear that what was tabled was about anti-hopping, it is a necessary step
if we are serious about eliminating political frogs.”
Loke echoed Lim’s words. In a
Malaysiakini article, the emphasis, he said, is the anti-hopping law passed
recently.
Sungai Pelek assemblyman, Ronnie Liu was told
that he “should respect and not publicly question the anti-hopping amendment in
the party’s constitution that was approved at the party’s special congress last
Sunday (Sept 25).”
So far, no denial or corrections
done to the press articles to date so I would assume that they are using the
excuse that this is an anti-hopping law. And, Liu was singled out to look as
though he was against the anti-hopping law.
What’s Wrong with DAP?
I had a quick discussion with several
senior members of our society, one who has led a major people’s movement in the
past.
When I shared my observations using
one-word adjective, ‘Frustrating,’ her immediate response was, ‘Yes.’
To be fair to Liu, I asked him if
he was ever against the Anti-hopping Law. His response was prompt.
“I was the one (who suggested the anti-hopping
law) when no one else wanted an anti-hopping law,” he said. “I (first) raised
it when Dr M was buying frogs.”
The smokescreen about “anti-hopping law” used
by both DAP leaders are apparently out of context. The truth lies in this one
amendment which Liu, and many of us who are observing the party from outside,
are concerned about.
According to Loke, the CEC brought this to the congress with a chance for everyone to debate and vote, singling out Liu as one of the two representatives who voted against the motion.
Based on my analysis, DAP is in danger of
following the herd mentality. I checked several elected representatives’ social
media account. The same smokescreen about anti-hopping law is repeated and used as the
excuse. To me, it's only a half truth.
This has put Liu in a very awkward position as
he is not against Anti-Hopping Law, but against the lack of tolerance for the dissenting views. This would literally stifle the voices of the
party members, because what comes out of this is nothing but a herd mentality and DAP would become an undemocratic party.
I rest my case.
Just for the joke: After this, DAP can look up for my membership number 007 and sack me for voicing this. I rather be sacked than follow the herd. - Joke Bond.
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