Malaysiakini: Why deny an old man?

Why deny an old man? Go get a life!

May 28, 09 12:21pm

free The families who may have a grudge against Chin Peng may not even bother about this old man anymore as there are more important things in life than to take revenge on him. On Najib: No homecoming for Chin Peng Jegatheeswaran: It is rather funny. The Japanese killed many Malayans during the occupancy including thousands of fellow Malayan soldiers and colonial soldiers. The Japanese also made our monarchs to appear almost non-existent. They looted buildings, invaded premises and took whatever they wanted. After all that, the first Matsushita company - MELCOM - was established in Malaysia in 1965 (20 years later). We even allowed their cars in. Later we signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi which gave birth to Proton. Even the ex-prime minister Mahathir said: "Look East", so that we can learn from the Japanese. If we can forgive the Japanese who do not belong here, why can't we forgive our own people? Not forgiving is the same as invoking the confrontations of WW2. Even the Japanese government has forgiven the American government. It was true what former PM Abdullah said: "We have first class infrastructure with third class mentality". Now we know what he was referring to. Peter Ooi: Why can't we be more magnanimous to an old man whose only wish is to die in his homeland? I am no supporter of Chin Peng but in fact am against him. The reasons given for denying him his last wish are outright flimsy and smack of hypocrisies. This old man might have done lots of cruelties and many had suffered as a result. At this point in life, I am sure he must be brooding over his past and in all probability regretting over the mistakes. Our leaders' reasons for denying his return is based on his cruel past. By the same token, why didn't they deny entry of the Japanese to this country? It is very well documented even more innocent people suffered more untold atrocities in the hands of the Japanese. Similarly why are we so warm to the Chinese government? They supported Chin Peng in the campaign against us. We should not trade with them nor allow their citizens to come here at all. In both of those two cases we are capable of overlooking the past and why not to this poor old man. Allowing Chin Peng to come home does not reflect the weakness of the government. Instead it would win more admiration both locally and abroad. Peter Yew: Unhappiness or fear? The threat of communism is long over and we are looking at an old man wanting to return from exile to die in his homeland. Are we a nation lacking in compassion? I do hope Najib will rethink over his heartless decision. Do not speak on behalf of families who may have a grudge against Chin Peng. They may not even bother about this old man anymore as there are more important things to do in life than take revenge on him. I say this to those who refuse to let Chin Peng return: Get a life! Original post: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/105279