The Walk To No Where

Finally, the much awaited walk took place. But, I would describe it as a A Walk To No Where. There were thousands who walked - Bersih's and Perkasa's supporters, UMNO Youth members, curious onlookers, hundreds of reporters and photographers and security forces. But it was certainly a walk to no where. There was no place for them to assemble. For those who were told to assemble at Stadium Merdeka, they knew that the Bersih organisers did not get any police permit nor approval from the Stadium Board. Hence, everyone walked without really knowing where to go. So the moved everywhere. They went to Bukit Bintang, Kampung Baru, Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Stadium Negara, Stadium Merdeka, Petaling Street, Sogo, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Tun Perak, Pudu Raya and God knows where.
They chanted Bersih, Reformasi, Hidup, BN Zalim etc etc. And the world watched. The Arabs in Middle East probably wondered what they hell was going on in Malaysia. The Chinese in China, the Indian in India were all watching too. All confused.
The leaders of Bersih and supporters, including politicians who supported the move assembled themselves in the most luxurious hotel in Kuala Lumpur - KL Hilton. Most have rooms and probably spend the night there too. Perhaps, it is the nearest hotel to Stadium Merdeka. Their supporters, on the other, can sleep anywhere - in mosques, inside the transports they came, relatives and friends homes. So much for the struggle for the people.
Most of the leaders got arrested, including Umno Youth leader Khairy, Pas President Hadi and Ambiga. Ambiga was later released and quickly claimed that Bersih has successfully reached its objective.
But, Bersih supporters who walked were all Malays. What happened to the Chinese and Indians who were most vocal in their support for the walk. They chickened out as usual.