How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Why gambling is bad?

Because it encourages greed and the notion that one can expect a windfall from a small outlay. But more important, it is addictive and causes financial ruin, family hardships and broken homes.

There is a Hokien saying, 'pua kiau, ai nyah; su liau, ai pheah' which translates into 'gambling for winnings; when losing, wants to get back original sum lost'. This is basically the reason why people carry on and on, with the hope of the coming of good luck, or when losing, the change to good luck.

At a casino, one can put a minimum sum to try one's luck. There is a theory that if one lost and continue doubling the bet, there will come a time when one can win and get back what was lost!

I believe many golfers play golf more because of betting than the game itself! 'Otherwise there is no fun or incentive' as aptly said by one!

With football betting, the 'live' screening of the match and the chance to win, makes it more exciting to watch... almost like horse racing, if not better, to some.

Our stock market is known as a form of gambling by some retailers. When there is a bull run, one can literally buy and sell within the day and make enough for a month or even a year! But I have learned that unless one can sell all and call it a day, one cannot escape from any downturn, which was why the stock market reflects the mood of people who own shares in Bursa Saham Malaysia.

Inveterate or incorrigible gamblers have the bad traits of putting their need for gambling as first priority before family needs. This must be the main reason for causing hardships to family finance. Along comes 'Ah Long' the apparent saviour, but as we all know, is a curse that will put a family in ruin!
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