One of the advantages of a blog spot is that you have the right to rant whatever you want on it. Here I go.
A patient is not supposed to receive HIV tainted blood. A military aircraft is not supposed to have technical problem and crash in some one's house and kill civilians during a drill. Knee replacement patients are not supposed to develop post op joint infection. It sucks. It really is unfair. But these bloody things happen all the time in the real world. Time and time again. We should not tolerate such things, we should investigate, learn and rectify.
Kugan's death in custody is exactly the same thing.
His parents have every right to grieve, file a wrong full death suit and sue the government. An OKT should not die in custody. It just must not happen!
But look at the crap the acclaimed malaysiakini is dishing. Check out the their free column, 'will kugan get the justice he deserves'. I don't doubt most of those comments are what the public is feeling at the moment. But we all know how irrationality spreads and about herd mentality. A news portal is supposed to correct misconceptions and not give rise to bullshit like malaysikini does.
Comments by a malaysian: Has the force (police) done anything to be proud of? It seems to him that they are more interested in catching pirated disc peddlers. One good cop is a paraplegic after an ambush went wrong three years ago in Grand Seasons Hotel. Two crooks nearly died and an entire gang of robbers went down during that ops. The notorious Nine Sea Dragons are all behind bars after they got their asses kicked in Klang. A group of students who kidnapped and torched their friend for ransom are now facing the death sentence. Another group who hacked a doctor in Bangsar to death is also in jail. Does 'a malaysian' know what happened to Mat Commando, the Evo 5 gang, and the mamak gang? Does it occur to him that a lot all the lives are risked during intelligence gathering to make a successful drug bust? No. Instead, to him, the people charged with protecting him have become his biggest enemy. Has he lost his mind?
Peter Ooi spoke some sense. But, in contrast to A Malaysian, anyone's comments will make sense.
Xroy, came out with a conspiracy theory, concerning a criminal police force. There are many, many things he doesn't know. The truth Xroy is much, much more that you could stomach. By the way, have you ever entertained the thought about a 'criminal US government' and their repeated attempts to topple our government. Something to ponder....
MP raised some points about Obama's action to ban torture and thinks we should follow their example. He has valid points, and the innocence of a 5 year old.
Megat Z made a good point, stating that the initial 'water the lungs' is probably just a medical finding. The follow up investigation is important.
Sritharan and Milton Yap both have good comments on Syed Hamid going after the two deputy ministers who appeared at the mortuary in good faith.Unfortunately, Milton Yap has little or no knowledge regarding medical reports(Buy an ICD 10) and suggested the doctor who wrote the report should have his license revoked and be charged with perversion of justice. Looks like we all have a sadist in us.
Vijay is angry with Palanivel for suggesting the matter be investigated by a comittee, instead stating that is a time for justice and retribution. That statement sounds so much more catchy. Watching too many zorro movies vijay?
'In any other country, those in high places would have resinged by now.' Every other country has a decent and honourable government but us. Did malaysiakini get little kids to comment on the issue? Which other countries? Heard about the stuff that goes in the NYPD, the shooting and subsequent death of a teenage commuter in the UK and the 'soft' interrogation techniques approved by the us marines.Not to mention what goes on behind the doors of a superpower like China or an ultarian government like singapore. Shall we talk about India?Looks like our Malaysiakini reader needs to get up and smell the shit stained roses of life in today's world. Or better yet vijay, look up to the great pakatan government to form a truly honourable government. They the saviours of malaysia in the twenty first century. Ask the Kapar MP, he will tell you. Vijay should just stick to his zorro movies. The real world sucks big time.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
GONE IN A FLASH
We had this gentleman who was recovering from a bad case of pancreatitis in ICU. It was a stormy recovery, but the patient was never critically ill at any one point of time. He and his family did interact with us often enough and they were all sharp and keen to know about his progress.
He was certainly getting better and on the morning of his planned discharge, was actually sitting on a chair. I was post call and handing over to my friend.
By afternoon, he intubated, ventilated and on high, high inotropes. Dying, in front of all of us. Something went badly wrong.
He died early next morning.
Damn.
He was certainly getting better and on the morning of his planned discharge, was actually sitting on a chair. I was post call and handing over to my friend.
By afternoon, he intubated, ventilated and on high, high inotropes. Dying, in front of all of us. Something went badly wrong.
He died early next morning.
Damn.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
DEATH IN CUSTODY
Its all over the papers, malaysiakini, on makkal.org, on nearly every anti-establishment website you can think of. The death of young Kugan in custody.
He was arrested, interrogated and apparently led the cops to the recovery of stolen cars. He also lost his life in the process. He died after five days. It takes a lot to snuff the life out of a fit healthy person.
An unhappy group( I wont refer to them as a mob) barged into a mortuary and took photos of his battered body. My heartfelt condolences to his parents. No parent should see their children in such condition.
I am writing my opinions in this blog so I don't care what others think.
We can learn a few things from this tragedy.
1.Being intricately familiar with both 'our' world, the 'underworld' and the criminal justice system, my comments should count for something. Sorry, but cant elaborate more.
2. Being an Indian, I get distressed when I see another Indian treated badly. A Malay, a Chinese, Japanese and anyone would feel the same. We all are not Kugan's parents. They have the right to feel whatever they are feeling. Many of us do not know and cannot even imagine their feelings. Don't all of us get over emotional, and start blaming all the cops, accusing UMNO of bigotry and nazi behaviour, blaming najib and pak lah and looking towards the great Pakatan as a saviour. Nobody has the right to politicise any one's death.
3. It is not acceptable when someone dies in custody. A death in police custody destroys the credibility of the police. Reduced credibility of the cops is demoralising to the whole police force and country, retards our criminal justice system and allows more crooks to walk free at the end of the day. We, the unarmed public would be the ultimate losers in such a scenario.
As such, the case should be thoroughly investigated.
4. Is Kugan a criminal? The case is under police investigation and none of us should comment.
5. He got detained by the cops and died. NEVER GET INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES. That's the surest way to never die in custody. Not a full proof way but the best way I can think of. There is a small group of Indian criminal gangs that operate within the Klang valley. But they are not the Italian Mafia. Poorly educated, financially weak and ill equipped to deal with the law when in catches up with them, many are subjected to all the injustices in the criminal justice system. They cant hire good lawyers, they can't post bail, they cant communicate well with the judge and are often denied bail. Many are abandoned by their 'gangs' and their poor parents languish outside the lock-up. To all Indians, the law isn't kind to us, please shun from all forms of criminal activity before many more die in custody. CRIME JUST DOESN'T PAY.
6. Many of us Indians are Hindus. As such, we believe in the law of karma. Don't do things that make people curse at you. Don't harm the population. don't extort, don't terrorise people, don't brandish weapons at every opportunity. Bad things happen when people curse you. Once again, its not a full proof way to stay out of trouble but it helps.
7. The police are not evil corrupted bigots who hate us. They are normal people. Trust me, I know many of them. I am not defending those accused in Kugan's murder. I am telling you what I know. They receive reports from victims all day long. They have seen a grown man cry when his car got jacked with his wife and daughters in it. They have seen parang cuts in those who did not surrender their vehicles. They are not trained like medical doctors to view all life as equal. They have an inbred hatred of all crooks. That's how things are. If you get caught by them being naughty( I am not talking about speeding) you are in for a hard time. DON'T GET CAUGHT. CRIME DOESN'T PAY.
8. Think about this. Why should the police beat and physically abuse Indian detainees? Anything personal? They can protect themselves. They have nothing to fear from criminal gangs. Bad guys are not a threat to them. Each blow they deliver lands them closer to the possibility of going to jail. A jailed cop is in a bad way. Why would any law enforcer take such a risk? A common hatred for all Indian people? Be objective and logical before we hurl all sorts of accusations at anyone, whoever they may be.
9.We don't have a CSI but our Special Branch is one of the best in the world. These are the same guys who won a twelve year war against the communist. They spend hours and days away from their family, have no 'additional' income due to the undercover nature of their job and risk their lives. They know who the crooks are. Think about it, do they gain anything from labelling you,me and every other muthu as bad guys? Don't ever be the bad guy in their books. Once anyone gets labelled as a troublemaker, the local CID is going to come down hard on them.
I am not be role model of Indian youth. I am sending a very different message from what Hindraf sends. As such, I don't expect my comments on the issue to make me a community hero. But I am telling every Indian youth the way things are in this country. They really should stay away from crime. There shouldn't be any of our young ones behind bars.
He was arrested, interrogated and apparently led the cops to the recovery of stolen cars. He also lost his life in the process. He died after five days. It takes a lot to snuff the life out of a fit healthy person.
An unhappy group( I wont refer to them as a mob) barged into a mortuary and took photos of his battered body. My heartfelt condolences to his parents. No parent should see their children in such condition.
I am writing my opinions in this blog so I don't care what others think.
We can learn a few things from this tragedy.
1.Being intricately familiar with both 'our' world, the 'underworld' and the criminal justice system, my comments should count for something. Sorry, but cant elaborate more.
2. Being an Indian, I get distressed when I see another Indian treated badly. A Malay, a Chinese, Japanese and anyone would feel the same. We all are not Kugan's parents. They have the right to feel whatever they are feeling. Many of us do not know and cannot even imagine their feelings. Don't all of us get over emotional, and start blaming all the cops, accusing UMNO of bigotry and nazi behaviour, blaming najib and pak lah and looking towards the great Pakatan as a saviour. Nobody has the right to politicise any one's death.
3. It is not acceptable when someone dies in custody. A death in police custody destroys the credibility of the police. Reduced credibility of the cops is demoralising to the whole police force and country, retards our criminal justice system and allows more crooks to walk free at the end of the day. We, the unarmed public would be the ultimate losers in such a scenario.
As such, the case should be thoroughly investigated.
4. Is Kugan a criminal? The case is under police investigation and none of us should comment.
5. He got detained by the cops and died. NEVER GET INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES. That's the surest way to never die in custody. Not a full proof way but the best way I can think of. There is a small group of Indian criminal gangs that operate within the Klang valley. But they are not the Italian Mafia. Poorly educated, financially weak and ill equipped to deal with the law when in catches up with them, many are subjected to all the injustices in the criminal justice system. They cant hire good lawyers, they can't post bail, they cant communicate well with the judge and are often denied bail. Many are abandoned by their 'gangs' and their poor parents languish outside the lock-up. To all Indians, the law isn't kind to us, please shun from all forms of criminal activity before many more die in custody. CRIME JUST DOESN'T PAY.
6. Many of us Indians are Hindus. As such, we believe in the law of karma. Don't do things that make people curse at you. Don't harm the population. don't extort, don't terrorise people, don't brandish weapons at every opportunity. Bad things happen when people curse you. Once again, its not a full proof way to stay out of trouble but it helps.
7. The police are not evil corrupted bigots who hate us. They are normal people. Trust me, I know many of them. I am not defending those accused in Kugan's murder. I am telling you what I know. They receive reports from victims all day long. They have seen a grown man cry when his car got jacked with his wife and daughters in it. They have seen parang cuts in those who did not surrender their vehicles. They are not trained like medical doctors to view all life as equal. They have an inbred hatred of all crooks. That's how things are. If you get caught by them being naughty( I am not talking about speeding) you are in for a hard time. DON'T GET CAUGHT. CRIME DOESN'T PAY.
8. Think about this. Why should the police beat and physically abuse Indian detainees? Anything personal? They can protect themselves. They have nothing to fear from criminal gangs. Bad guys are not a threat to them. Each blow they deliver lands them closer to the possibility of going to jail. A jailed cop is in a bad way. Why would any law enforcer take such a risk? A common hatred for all Indian people? Be objective and logical before we hurl all sorts of accusations at anyone, whoever they may be.
9.We don't have a CSI but our Special Branch is one of the best in the world. These are the same guys who won a twelve year war against the communist. They spend hours and days away from their family, have no 'additional' income due to the undercover nature of their job and risk their lives. They know who the crooks are. Think about it, do they gain anything from labelling you,me and every other muthu as bad guys? Don't ever be the bad guy in their books. Once anyone gets labelled as a troublemaker, the local CID is going to come down hard on them.
I am not be role model of Indian youth. I am sending a very different message from what Hindraf sends. As such, I don't expect my comments on the issue to make me a community hero. But I am telling every Indian youth the way things are in this country. They really should stay away from crime. There shouldn't be any of our young ones behind bars.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
THE LIBRARY
Like any dad, I am proud of my boys. Other guys have may have their ATV's or super bikes but I am proud of my eldest boy. He is full of the hormone that makes life worth living-testosterone. He is big, tough, naughty, likes guns, enjoys wrestling and punching me, loves jungle and river trekking and is brave.
He is probably a dying species in today's politically correct world of metro sexual males.
He also has another side to him, he loves reading. He cant have enough of books. He likes all of them; storybooks, gun books, animal picture books. Children's books today can cost a bit nowadays.
We enrolled him as a member of the national library and have been frequenting for two Sunday's in a row. Its easy, you can walk in and read or become a member instantly if you want to borrow books.
The kids section is impressive, there are tons of books to choose from and plenty of sofa's to sit and read them. Yup, sofas like those in your hall. Wife and I just take turns reading to him and leave after and hour or two with a few of his favourite books.
It beats spending a Sunday morning in the mall or at home watching t.v. I hope he remembers such trips when he grows up.
Kudos to the staff and the government for maintaining such a place that's free for all Malaysians.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
WAR, WAR AND MORE WAR
I think that Israel measures are beyond self defense. Their suffocating blockade of Gaza and now their inhumane military measures is going to gain Hamas more and more sympathisers and increase future militant strikes.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, this eye for an eye policy will make the whole world blind.
Are all the papers lying about the magnitude of civilian casualties? I really don't think so.
Too many kids are dying. At what number of civilian casualties does a military defensive move become pure terrorism?
Many leaders believe that the US can bring about a halt in Israel's offensive. Too me, thats debatable.
I find myself asking what is their stand in the wake of the Gaza crisis? How vocal have they been with regards to all those pictures of dead Palestenians spread across the headlines.
They were far more vocal, angry and much, much more responsive when Anwar Ibrahim was detained following sodomy allegations. They summoned our ambassador, publicly requested a transparent investigation and Madam Rice asked for a 'fair trial'.
Rejecting their goods and products? Difficult but I will do my part. Rejecting their endorsed 'leaders' of my country- definately.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, this eye for an eye policy will make the whole world blind.
Are all the papers lying about the magnitude of civilian casualties? I really don't think so.
Too many kids are dying. At what number of civilian casualties does a military defensive move become pure terrorism?
Many leaders believe that the US can bring about a halt in Israel's offensive. Too me, thats debatable.
I find myself asking what is their stand in the wake of the Gaza crisis? How vocal have they been with regards to all those pictures of dead Palestenians spread across the headlines.
They were far more vocal, angry and much, much more responsive when Anwar Ibrahim was detained following sodomy allegations. They summoned our ambassador, publicly requested a transparent investigation and Madam Rice asked for a 'fair trial'.
Rejecting their goods and products? Difficult but I will do my part. Rejecting their endorsed 'leaders' of my country- definately.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Chronic unhealing maligant ulcer
Happy new year to those who celebrate it. I personally think its a highly commercialised alcohol drinking festival. I really don't ape westerners and I cant seem to understand its popularity here. Anyway for the record, Hindus have celebrated more than 5000 plus new years. It loses its thrill after a while.
Anyway, bigger things are happening. Gaza is getting pounded really badly. The amount of non-combatants Palestinians dead is staggering. And sad. The Muslim world is especially vocal. I just wonder why the non-Muslim world isn't. Those are innocent people.
If you google the word Palestine or Israel, you will learn a lot about the settlement of Jews there 3400 ago, their earlier fight for a state and subsequent defeats by the Romans, (132 BC). They did not rule the land for a long time after that. Later, after the Romans the the byzantine emperor conducted a the first of many genocides against Jews. During the crusades, Christians waged wars against Jews in the region. The Jews, original inhabitants of the area, were expelled many times and even driven close to extinction.
Muslims first conquered the are in the seventh century and ruled in until the 20th century.(the ottoman empire-area referred to as Palestine). Correct me if I am wrong but they were the first to allow the return of Jews to that area, known as Palestine. Once again, Jews became a sizable majority in Jerusalem.I did not come across articles any massacres of Jews by the Muslims or the ottoman empire. Once again correct me if I am wrong.
The British got into a fight with Germany during world war 1 and the Turkish took Germany's side. In return for financial support, Britain promised the Jewish people a home-state of Palestine when they defeated the ottomans for control of Palestine. They kept their word. See British mandate of Palestine and the Balfour declaration. The need for an actual formal country for the Jews became urgent after they were nearly exterminated(for the hundredth time in history). The Arabs firmly opposed giving any of their land to the Jews and the Arab Israel wars broke out in 1948. We all know who won.
The Palestinian Muslims became refugees and have since then been venting their anger at the Jews.
My question is this- did Hamas think Israel would compromise on the safety of their precious state after everything that has happened to them? They can actually defend themselves now. They enough massacres.
The Palestinians' anger is understandable. Many of their loved ones died during the Arab-Israel wars. They all now live in squalid refugee camps that are periodically demolished by Israel. They are surviving in horrible living conditions, lining up for hours to go to work in what was once their homeland.
Hamas fighters are prepared to sacrifice their lives for a proper home. But to they have the right to involve non combatants, knowing full well the extent of Israel's response? Why did they engage the Israel army with weak and ineffective rocket fire from settlement areas?
Israel will never defeat them. Hama's membership will hit the roof next month, by more people who lost their homes and children.
This vicious cycle will never end during our lifetime.
Whose side am I on? I think everybody should just STOP IT!!!
Anyway, bigger things are happening. Gaza is getting pounded really badly. The amount of non-combatants Palestinians dead is staggering. And sad. The Muslim world is especially vocal. I just wonder why the non-Muslim world isn't. Those are innocent people.
If you google the word Palestine or Israel, you will learn a lot about the settlement of Jews there 3400 ago, their earlier fight for a state and subsequent defeats by the Romans, (132 BC). They did not rule the land for a long time after that. Later, after the Romans the the byzantine emperor conducted a the first of many genocides against Jews. During the crusades, Christians waged wars against Jews in the region. The Jews, original inhabitants of the area, were expelled many times and even driven close to extinction.
Muslims first conquered the are in the seventh century and ruled in until the 20th century.(the ottoman empire-area referred to as Palestine). Correct me if I am wrong but they were the first to allow the return of Jews to that area, known as Palestine. Once again, Jews became a sizable majority in Jerusalem.I did not come across articles any massacres of Jews by the Muslims or the ottoman empire. Once again correct me if I am wrong.
The British got into a fight with Germany during world war 1 and the Turkish took Germany's side. In return for financial support, Britain promised the Jewish people a home-state of Palestine when they defeated the ottomans for control of Palestine. They kept their word. See British mandate of Palestine and the Balfour declaration. The need for an actual formal country for the Jews became urgent after they were nearly exterminated(for the hundredth time in history). The Arabs firmly opposed giving any of their land to the Jews and the Arab Israel wars broke out in 1948. We all know who won.
The Palestinian Muslims became refugees and have since then been venting their anger at the Jews.
My question is this- did Hamas think Israel would compromise on the safety of their precious state after everything that has happened to them? They can actually defend themselves now. They enough massacres.
The Palestinians' anger is understandable. Many of their loved ones died during the Arab-Israel wars. They all now live in squalid refugee camps that are periodically demolished by Israel. They are surviving in horrible living conditions, lining up for hours to go to work in what was once their homeland.
Hamas fighters are prepared to sacrifice their lives for a proper home. But to they have the right to involve non combatants, knowing full well the extent of Israel's response? Why did they engage the Israel army with weak and ineffective rocket fire from settlement areas?
Israel will never defeat them. Hama's membership will hit the roof next month, by more people who lost their homes and children.
This vicious cycle will never end during our lifetime.
Whose side am I on? I think everybody should just STOP IT!!!
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