Power elite and little people

Power elite and little people

From Pikiran Rakyat

It is certain that political campaigns will precede the June general election. I appeal to the little people like myself not to overact during the campaigns by behaving recklessly. Such actions will trigger physical clashes and end in accidents.

Remember that it is we, the little people, who will be the victims. Also remember to refuse to be pitted against each other by the political elite. Trust me, the political elite want to get soft seats by becoming members of the House of Representatives or government officials. It is not sure that they will remember us after they succeed.

We must remember the past. We were tired when campaigning. We became the victims in accidents. The agreeable things went to the power elite who, as House members, received big salaries and tempting emoluments.

In my opinion, campaigns should be conducted in a natural way without the risk of causing accidents, because in case of accidents it is the families who bear the responsibility. It is not sure that the political elite will be accountable.

We may be deeply involved in campaigns, but we will gain nothing; the little people will remain the little people who will have nothing to eat if they do not exert themselves.

M. KARMAT

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