Withering patriotism?

Istana Hotel - No visible Malaysian flags for Merdeka celebration?

1. Why? Why? Why?
2. 52 years down the road, are we facing an identity crisis? What is wrong or what went wrong?
3. I am not talking about BN keeping the scoresheet of 1 - 7 (which means PR is leading at 7 - 1).
4. I am not that hype up about the problems in UMNO, MCA, MIC, Gerakan, PPP (and the same goes to PKR, PAS, DAP).
5. You want to talk about PKFZ, MACC, caning for the model ? I will gladly listen.
6. But that's not it...
7. I am perplexed and deeply concern with our attitude. I did not see many national flags in Kuala Lumpur and this is already 27th August 2009, 4 days short of 31st August. Why are there less Jalur Gemilangs draping buildings in KL?
   
8. Is it because 2009 merdeka day falls in the month of Ramadan? Flags don't fast, do they?
9. Is it because 2009 merdeka celebration will be held in Bukit Jalil? What has location got to do with Merdeka day.
10. Is it because we have a new Minister of Information? You mean Rais "I burnt the bridge" Yatim is not doing his job? You mean he is too busy commenting on issues not related to his ministry to such an extent that he forgets his responsibility?
11. Is it because PR wins majority of parliamentary seats in KL? PR members and supporters are also Malaysians.
12. Is BN still mourning for their Permatang Pasir loss? When you enter competition, you either win or you lose, isn't it true? There are no joint winners in elections.
13. Is it because there will not be any Merdeka countdown (concerts) in Dataran Merdeka and KLCC? You mean, we are only excited when there are free concerts?
14. And finally, is it because of withering patriotism? Are we taking things for granted? Are we turning into zombies, devoid of patriotism?
15. Honestly, I have no clues. Maybe I am getting paranoid. I love Malaysia and I am feeling downright depressed at the way Kuala Lumpur is, 4 days before 31st August. I wish KL will put up more Malaysian flags to celebrate Merdeka. And the same goes to other cities, towns, kampongs across Malaysia.
16. By the way, have you raised the Malaysian flag in your homes? If you haven't, it is still not too late. A Malaysian flag in Mydin cost less than RM4. Please show your patriotism and love towards Malaysia. (May not be applicable for Malaysians staying overseas :))
    
17. Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!
    

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