Elizabeth Wong should soldier on

Based on the comments by all and sundry, including opinion poll on NTV 7, Elizabeth has tremendous support, mainly from Pakatan leaders, bloggers and generally fair-minded people, with the exception of the ‘holier than thou’ Khir Toyo. For every complaint he has against Pakatan, I can think of 100 against BN.

A lot depends on how embarrassing the photos and videos (if any) as it would affect her daily performance as Exco member and State Assemblyman. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of France, has nude pictures all over the internet, but it did not affect her nor her husband as President.

The main difference between Clinton and Dr. Chua is the existence of videos of the latter, which made a lot of difference to people’s acceptance or otherwise, besides the differences in social norms and culture, ours being more conservative.

On the assumption that she could take the snide remarks now and again, there is no reason why she could not continue her good work, with the support of her party as well as other Pakatan leaders. She won the election with the support of the people and it is up to them whether to accept her, under the circumstances.

On the other hand, if she is worried over the unfavourable effects on her party, she could still continue as an Independent. I believe given her stature and track record, she could win future election on an Independent ticket, with the support and cooperation from Pakatan leaders and supporters.

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Trojan horse
Elizabeth Wong's predicament indicates the second time PKR's home defence system may have been breached by trojan horses -- both in computing or Greek epic terms -- in a spate of short time. Both involved individuals who offered their voluntary aide services to help in party work.

Look at Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan who almost did in Anwar Ibrahim in Sodomy Ver. 2.0. He was an aide to PKR.

Now, the Exco's ex-boy friend, as we read from the Press, was said to be a former aide to PJ Selatan MP, YB Hee Loy Sian (PKR).

I believe there is a dire need for all Pakatan Rakyat leaders and elected representatives to beware of trojan horse -- or 无间道 in Cantonese -- in our earnest deeds to recruit new blood and party cadres. That is the floodgate for infiltrators to wreak havoc in fledgling political parties.

Another precautionary measure is to get experts, or DIY Kit, to electronically sweep our homes and offices of bugs, spy cameras and data-transmitting equipments.

Political figures lose their private life once taking office. We can't proclaim to be saints and we can be caught in innocent, sinless situations that can be manipulated by foes and friends. Don't rest on your laurels, protect yourselves. That's what I can say.

I believe Eli Wong is a victim in such circumstances. We can't punish the victims. We must prosecute and penalise the very people who perpetrated intrusion of Eli's privacy and her rights to what remains of her private life as a single woman.

*SUSAN LOONE’s Blog* I weep over Eli Wong's resignation

If this is all it takes to destroy a female politician, I am at a loss for words.

This blog mourns for Elizabeth Wong, the Bukit Lanjan state assembly woman who has been pressured to resign because of nude pictures of her being publicly distributed.

The person(s) who did the act of taking her pictures without a consent and distributing it continues to enjoy impunity.
I know it was the party she represented - PKR - who asked her to resign. And that to me, may be a strategic but a most disheartening thing to do.

It gives credence to gutter politics, to sleaze and evil politicking, within and without the party.

As a woman and friend of Eli Wong, I weep over what has happen to her. It will take me sometime to recover for sure.

Malaysia Today - (NST) Finger pointed at Wong's ex-beau