Basic Human Rights

On December 1940, the United Nation adopted and proclaimed the Universal Human Rights. The assembly called upon all Member countries to publicize the text of the Declaration and "to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read and expounded principally in schools and other educational institutions, without distinction based on the political status of countries or territories."

I’m writing this post because I witness a discrimination and maltreatment of a minority in this country of ours. Without due cause the perpetrator threaten to cause harm to an individual who is only following orders of his employer. Any grievances should’ve been taken up with the employer. I, just a bystander, ran to the rescue to this Indian worker who was about to hit by this belligerent Malay, hell bent on inflicting his form of justice. By the way, they preferred to be called Indian rather than “kaling”. This plead was made by them to a woman one time at a minimart near my home. It shows to me that they do not like to be referred to as that because it carries a derogatory connotation. Please do correct people when you hear them use it.

I proceed to inform the Malay individual that everyone has equal rights under Law and also reminded him that ignorance of the law is not a defense. Human Rights Standards for Law Enforcement Officials states that:

“Everyone is entitled to equal protection of the law, without discrimination on any grounds, and especially against violence or threat. Be especially vigilant to protect potentially vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, women, refugees, displaced persons and members of minority groups.”

This right includes:

“Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.”

“Everyone is entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law”

By this time he was getting more infuriated by the fact that I pointed out he was wrong. His recourse was to start calling me names for siding with the worker rather than him. Typical sign of a weak mind, I expected the reaction. However, I continue to point out that if indeed his does strike first, with malice aforethought, I will call the police and asked the worker to press charges, resulting in him being arrested. He then went away fuming, mumbling words that I could only half make out. I inform the worker that he needs not fear this type of people because everyone has rights.

On a different note, I started working again. Job is not what I expected. It feels like an anti-climax really after a long study. I thought I would enjoy the money I’ll be making. But there was no joy to be had. The money is very good, more than I expected. But I still feel empty inside. So I decided to do voluntary work, I planted trees to help the environment and also initiated a community outreach program that will address some of the needs of rural communities in Brunei and eventually some of the ASEAN countries as well. I’m in the midst of writing up the paper work to be presented later on. This is all voluntary but it gives me more joy than working for high pay.

I think this is what I was meant to do. Mind you it’s far cry from my actual major…

Also, it saddens me but, this will be my last post on this blog. I would like to thank all our regular readers especially G4, maybe our paths will cross one day and work together on some goodwill projects. You have submitted very good ideas in the past. I hope you will continue your ways. By the way, I was debating with blabness whether you are guy or a girl? We both kind of agree that you are a girl. Are we right? no offense intended. To the always controversial JasonBiggs, please continue to write your opinion. I may not agree with some of things you say, but I will defend your rights to say them. Preserving Freedom of Speech and Freedom itself. For who are we without freedom. We are born of free people, and free people we shall continue to be. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have started this blog.

Anyway to the others thank you for your contributing your voice and please continue to make a difference. Help others in need and those that incapable of helping themselves. Like someone once said “Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race”…

I will start another blog again sometime in the near future or when I’m ready. So until then, I bid you all adieu. Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh…