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Do Not Confuse Dissent With Disloyalty

As Malaysia enters its 52nd year of independence, its sad to see that people are still discussing the issue of unity. The word on people's lips now a days is 1Malaysia. Now, many people aren't even familiar with what 1Malaysia means, but the common theme seems to be "unity". Unification of the races.

But as we closely approach Merdeka, examples of dissent or disloyalty start showing face. There has been recent case of protesters threatening bloodshed over Hindu temple (via The Malaysian Insider):

A group of Malay-Muslim protesters claiming to be residents of Section 23 have threatened bloodshed unless the state government stopped the construction of a Hindu Temple.

I am appalled by such an act, and everyone should.

I like to constantly remind people:

Do not confuse dissent with disloyalty.

Example

A leader receives criticism from one of his advisors for a decision the leader made. The advisor believes that the action the leader has committed, would result in undesired consequences. The leader staunchly refuses to believe his advisor, and accuses him of being disloyal to him for not acting out on his decision.

Is it dissent or disloyalty?

In my opinion, if the advisor wants the best for the leader, then it is only dissent. It is only disloyalty when he puts himself first.

Dissent

We all want the best for Malaysia. We all have different opinions on how the country should be. We all love to leave criticism on its shortcomings and successes. But we all still want the best for Malaysia.

Even though you may hear grieving, and calls for change, we all still want the best for Malaysia. We just have different opinions on whats best for our country.

Disloyalty

When the actions you take, will benefit no one but yourself.

One of my biggest peeves is seeing people throw trash on to the street. Nothing is to be gained from that except your own instant satisfaction of cleansing oneself. The environment suffers. People suffer. Everyone suffers.

Your Opinoins

So is the act of threatening bloodshed, an act of dissent? Or an act of disloyalty?

What do you consider dissent or disloyalty?