ABDULLAH WILL NOT RESIGN AS PM

Are the calls that Abdullah should step down to assume responsibility for the Barisan National’s poor performance in last month's general election justify?

I don’t actually see the logic of it. What is the justification that should the calls becoming a case? After all, BN still obtained a strong simple parliamentary majority although not the two-thirds majority.

It is important to remember that the democratic system practices by us are a simple majority and the rule is by a simple majority of those voting (50% + 1). Even you won 1 vote, you won too. It encapsulates a core idea of democracy.

Ironically, what is good for some leaders is indeed bad for the party and country. It’s important to see the responsible leader not in this manner by resigning. If you asked the general public, could you imagine Abdullah taking this action toward the party or the country justify?

I think most people would have said no especially based on some criticisms including Abdullah's predecessor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, that he should step down to assume responsibility for the Barisan Nasional’s poor showing in last month’s general election.

There is little sense that exists such an assessment. Why not let the UMNO general assembly decide it? The small group seems to cross the line and the public should take into account allow that sort of political meddling for some private personal interest in what they see as internal party affairs. Wasn’t the cause a good one? Isn’t it matter or otherwise?

Logically, it is a right political move for Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to denied speculation that he will step down as Prime Minister and reiterated his stand that he would not run away from his responsibilities as the Prime Minister.

“I am here. I am here. I am here. They speculate that I want to run away, I’ve resigned. Why should I resign?” is a clear massage from Abdullah.

What freedom and democratic measures are in practice by Malaysian now?