The political situation in Thailand is still unstable, but I don't want to give a damn about it anymore. Politics has never been my cup of tea. I just somehow got so absorbed into it to the point that my head hurts everytime I hear anything concerning Thaksin and the movement of Shirt people from whatever color. I think I will have to step away from political issues for a while for my health's sake. However, before I do so, let me have one last talk about it.
2 weeks ago, I felt as if I was a headstrong government supporter. I had a few talks with other foreign friends about the issue including a heated debate with an acquaintance in US (who once stayed in Thailand for 6 months and root for Thaksin and the reds). Of course, I'm no fan of the Reds, but this doesn't make me a fan of the current government and PM. I just try my best to use reasons, facts, logic and my sense of right and wrong. Really, if you don't agree that I'm the nicest, most intelligent and most beautiful woman to ever walk on earth, then you shouldn't agree that all Reds are only people wanting democracy and their manner of "peaceful protesting" was justified.
At first, I thought of writing on a light topic like the comeback of my mall after the crackdown. However, it's quite disturbing to know that no matter how badly people behave themselves, there will always be someone who is willing to justify their actions and point the finger of blame at someone else. It's been lingering in my mind. In this case, the acquaintance firmly said that the government was to blame for everything and the reds had their rights to fight for democracy. I do support democracy, but heck I couldn't let this attitude slide without having my say. So, this is the short version of the debate:
Round 1: Chat window (May 18 2010)
me: So, you still support the Reds and Thaksin, now that it's come to this point?
ac: Too bad that it turned violent, but they didn't ask much.
me: but there are innocent people stuck in the fight.
ac: They just want an election.
me: Before this happened they got what they wanted -- the general election in 6 months
ac: Why not now?
me: The yellow said they would come out if PM gave in to the reds' demand. The PM eventually talked the yellow to compromise. If the Reds are so sure they gonna win the election, why not go home a wait just another 6 months. To me, this is the victory of the Reds.
ac: They probably don't trust the government.
me: So they turned wild and bring harm to innocent people? The clash is quite near my apartment. I don't want to get caught up in the violence.
ac: For the people in the middle, ask yourself "how commit are you to democracy?"
me: What!?! Is this democracy? They set the street on fire and hold the city and its people as hostage. I don't want to talk about it anymore. Just pray for me that i don't get hurt or killed during this mess. (offline)
(to be continue...)
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