IT is surprising that there are still debates on allowing Chin Peng to come back to Malaysia. For the Government to be still mulling over this issue, when there are more urgent and pressing matters to be solved, is a sheer waste of time.
The prevalent argument seems to be to “forgive and forget”. While this is a good trait to have in normal circumstances, some issues are sensitive and involve other factors that need deep consideration.
First and foremost, we must honour those who fought for our country. There are still many of them who survive to this day, and the least we can do is not open old wounds.
It would be blatant disrespect to those who sacrificed their lives for the country fighting the communists led by Chin Peng.
Putting this one individual above the memories of our heroes and their deeds is absolutely unpatriotic.
Secondly, Chin Peng is an individual. The argument to forgive and forget would be more plausible if the case was against a particular group or race.
Yes, it is true that the Americans are now friendly with Germans. But were Hitler to survive, what are the chances of him visiting California for some fun on the beach?
Finally, what is so worthwhile about this individual to warrant such sympathy? What value would he bring back to Malaysia?
Let sleeping dogs lie, as they say. And in the case of Chin Peng, he can lie and sleep anywhere he wants, except here in Malaysia, until the end of his days.
