Doing my little part, I called for a simple prayer meeting. A few friends who were willing to wake up early, and I, gathered to pray. After breakfast I rushed home to follow the news regarding the rally. Stuck to Twitter, independent news portals as well as news from the mainstream media. Wonder how many re-tweets have I sent today. I felt almost like a part of the ralliers already. However I really wish I were physically present.
Walking hand in hand, without looking at skin colours of those walking alongside you. Gathering and marching in groups without being intimidated by the Police. For a good cause. To show the world we are serious about clean and fair elections. Fighting together for something right, that's what strengthened the bonds among our forefathers during the hard times Malaysia had gone through. This is a cause by which we can stand up for regardless of race. What more can I say, if given a choice I would never hesitate to be a part of such an occasion.
So what if I had gone? What do I have to offer? See the lawyers, they volunteered to provide legal services for free to demonstrators who were arrested. See the doctors, they volunteered in offering medical attention in case of any injuries and whatsoever. See the journalists who risk their lives to go to where the crowds and policemen were more dangerous, so that we may see and know what was going on.
I am just a student who called for a prayer gathering at the last minute. Nevertheless prayer is so important, but I still feel that my contributions were inadequate.
In conclusion I am just feeling a bit unhappy for not being able to take part in today's rally. This is a moment in history, in which one should feel ashamed if he or she could not care less about.
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