Jason Liew

I was born in Malaysia.

A parliamentary democratic country

that embraces the doctrine of "majority rules"

in which,

governors are theoretically elected by the greater crowd,

bills and policies are implemented for the greater good.

 

However,

what went wrong with this system is,

the doctrine has been always misinterpreted

from classrooms to courtrooms

throughout this great nation.

The way we were taught in our age of adolescence

What schooling did tell us,

not only about "majority rules"

but also, indirectly,

about "minority sucks".

 

Does being minority in taking a stand

mean the stand is wrong?

Does against the odds

mean one’s opinion doesn’t count?

Probably not.

 

What we could only conclude is that

the opposing stand is in a greater favour

the opposing stand is of serving a greater crowd,

the opposing stand is deemed to be more correct,

but never, never, never

conclude that the minority’s voice is wrong.

 

It is sad to see

how the democracy system, one of the greatest invention of mankind,

ends up being a barrier to pluralism.

A barrier that makes some students

in whatever level of education

think that:

"If you are not the majority,

then you are not likely to be right.

And, if you are not right,

then you are wrong."

 

The aforementioned vicious and absurd logic

further leads to a fear amongst the people

of being the minority

that stand up

and speak out.

 

In their view,

Because it is always better

to be not alone on the line.

Because it always feels good

to be not personally accountable for.

Because it is always comforting

to hide behind the gigantic shield of majority.

Because it is always a safe bet

to have others to propose your view

and take its fall, for you.

What inspires me about the above thoughts

is of identical nature

which initiated me of writing this blog 2 years ago.

JasonLiew.com

A blog of Cool. Creative. Controversial.

 

It was firstly

a medium which Jason Liew trained his English for IELTS.

Then,

a toy which Jason Liew indulges his ego

by overshooting Google ranking and various blog rankings

with enormous SEO and blogging technical support from Jason’s brother.

Occasionally,

a tool which Jason Liew used to impress others

by writing poetic and romantic Chinese articles,

under a site of his own name, Jason Liew.

No matter how the purpose of JasonLiew.com changes over time,

the fundamental principle of the blog remains.

 

And perhaps,

that’s also what delivered Jason’s ranting all over the globe.

It’s never just about the technical support,

technical support can’t make a well-formulated empty site

travel so far,

and last so long.

It’s never just those "laughing stock" articles

that some claimed to be controversial and offensive.

 

"Outlier" posts lust,

but don’t last.

Good bloggers know that very well.

It’s the very fundamental belief

that relates to discussion at the very top of this article,

the decision and determination

to go against the odds,

to argue on a disadvantaged side

to take a tough stand

to be cool, creative, and controversial.

 

Perhaps,

That’s what blessed JasonLiew.com

to be closer to success than failure

after 2 years of establishment.

However,

The recent event of a digging of my old post

by various pharmacy students

are yet another interesting issue to be addressed

before a long pause of this site.

 

Firstly,

I think I’m very fortunate and blessed.

Because most bloggers appreciate feedbacks.

And when your reader’s feedback

is even longer than your original post,

It tells 2 things.

 

First, your readers might have more insight than you,

Second,

your words had definitely hit the most sensitive inner spot of readers’s heart.

 

By hitting the right spot,

I don’t mean by getting the matter personal,

which some of my readers did.

In this generally non-responsive blogging world,

by just writing " XXX profession is of all losers",

everyone knows Jason’s claim will only get ignored,

and not get bombarded with lengthy insights.

 

Those skeptical readers that took things personal

reminded me of Taiwanese Parliament,

which well-educated MP throwing chairs and pens

in a bill debate.

 

Malaysia,

is still a nation with huge room for improvement

because what were witnessed in those bright minds originated from lecture halls

is so similar to what were found in those tough leaders in the Parliament halls.

 

What its ruling party good at,

is mainly about hiding behind each others,

And,

What its opposition party knows,

is just simply opposing.

 

Even a blog doesn’t work

by simply going against EVERYTHING.

Anyone thinks a nation does?

 

 

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