Appeal to Permatang Pauh voters

An honest appeal to Permatang Pauh voters Masterwordsmith Aug 25, 2008 - Malaysiakini Letters Elections can occur without democracy but democracy cannot endure without elections. This democratic process allows voters to choose the best candidate with the most wisdom and virtue to pursue a common good. As we draw closer to the Permatang Pauh by-election, more than ever, voters must look at the three candidates objectively and choose the one with soul and conscience. Permatang Pauh voters must not fall prey to the materialistic offers and temporary benefits offered insincerely just because they want to win the elections. Permatang Pauh voters must look beyond their constituency and look at the common good of the whole nation. Now, the risk is too great to vote for the third candidate who has no track record whatsoever to assure you of a better Malaysia. Who is the best candidate then? Think and vote wisely. Dear voters of Permatang Pauh voters, you are akin to 'king makers' because you hold the key to the future of Malaysia. You all are the determinants of hope for our country because you are the ones who must select the leader with direction, a new paradigm and the capability to train and lead a new breed of selfless leaders to steer Malaysia to a better future. You all will go down in history as the ‘angels’ who brought change to Malaysia because you voted wisely. I appeal to every single registered voter of Permatang Pauh, please, take your voting right seriously and take leave or time off to vote because every single vote counts. We cannot slip into complacency and think that all will be well because the enemies will be there, ready to poison minds, lure the innocent with false promises, empty talk, baseless accusations and nonsensical controversies. Do not take any risk at all. Think and vote wisely. This by-election is critical to bring our dream, prayers and hopes for a better Malaysia to reality. The March 8 euphoria was just a prelude to change. Dear Permatang Pauh voters, you all are the conductors of the orchestra of change in Malaysia and you will bring the rhapsody of transformation to a climax. Vote for change and the change must come now! Think and vote wisely. Look at the three candidates. Who is the best candidate? Who can bring about change in Malaysia? Think and vote wisely. - Instead of incompetent leaders who rely on manipulators to make decisions, let us vote for the one who has the experience, capability and courage to bring about change so that capable leaders can deal with issues of governance, economic management and corruption competently. Think and vote wisely. - Please vote wisely for the best candidate to select and lead the correct leaders who can deal with internal institutions which are being 'used' to benefit those in power and make others vulnerable against the might of the ruling clique. Think and vote wisely. - Who can lead other leaders on a reform agenda of freedom and democracy, a New Economic Agenda, an independent judiciary, a free media and many other issues that our country needs desperately? Only one of the three candidates can do that. Think and vote wisely. - Who can bring about economic change and pull this country out of its pathetic state caused by haphazard and poor economic management? Obviously, only one of the three candidates can do that. Dear Permatang Pauh voters, our economy must be corrected and issues of cronyism, procurement and contract policies that favour sons and son-in-laws and family members must be terminated.You have the power to ensure that this can happen by voting that candidate. Think and vote wisely. - Who is articulate in international circuits and highly respected as a charismatic orator who has high intellect and the clout to help our country to ‘shift from the obsolete New Economic Policy to a more vibrant, competitive Malaysian Economic Agenda? That means a market economy but tempered with a strong dosage of definitive justice. Only one of the candidates can do that. Think and vote wisely. - Who is the leader who said this: ‘I just want to make sure Malaysia cherishes its freedom, has a vibrant democracy and economy, and is a country that brings all races together to feel the benefit of the vast resources the country can offer.’ Only one of the three candidates has the love and passion for Malaysia said that and you must vote for him. Dear Permatang Pauh voters, I appeal to you as you go out and vote tomorrow. Think and vote wisely. We are depending on all of you to choose the one who can lead Malaysia and have the support of the majority. Thank you very much. ...source http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/88548