Rudyard Kipling"
“When you're left wounded on Afganistan's plains and
the women come out to cut up what remains, Just roll to your rifle
and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier”
General Douglas MacArthur"
“We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
“It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.” “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and be the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't .” “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.
“Nobody ever defended, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.
The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass
"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint."
I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
The Soldier squared his shoulders and said
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Respect judiciary, everyone equal under law: Sultan Sharafuddin
Monday, September 12, 2022
Malaysiakini : Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today called for the
public to respect the rule of law and independence of Malaysia’s
judicial system.
In a statement, the monarch said the Federal
Constitution clearly stipulates all citizens are equal in the eyes of
the law regardless of their status and position. “The independence
of the judiciary means judges can make decisions on any case according
to the law and based on facts and evidence without any feeling, fear, or
favour, and free from any influence.
“Every judge has taken an
oath to practice equality, to protect and defend the Constitution, and
to be independent of any kind of internal and external pressure,” he
said. Sultan Sharafuddin also said that, according to the Constitution,
people are accountable to the same set of laws regardless of status,
position, race, and family lineage.
The sultan’s statement, which was issued by the Selangor Palace, did not pinpoint any specific issue. However,
this comes when the judiciary is being questioned by certain quarters
following the recent jailing of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak,
who was convicted of corruption-related offences. The ruler
stressed that everyone is responsible to protect the good name of the
judiciary so that it does not get tainted by any form of influence or
pressure.
Way to go : Daulat Tuanku. This assurance by the rulers gives us confidence that the country is in good hands. Recent events by corrupt politicians and even certain learned elements to interpret the laws to suit their crimes and interest, undermine the judiciary and to work up support from gullible members must be condemned and brought to account.
They should not be allowed to destabilise the country at a time the PM is trying his level best to revive the economy and address the people's difficulties.
Eaglebaby05 : We must thank The Tuanku.
Daulat Tuanku !
Now can some authoritative govt body PLEASE INFORM THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT that this convicted felon cannot be and shouldn't be driven around in a luxury prison SUV !!!
What happened to the green prison van used to transport other prisoners ?
This particular family seems to think that they are above everybody else -- please stop this.
apanama is back : At least now all that noises will stop once for all. No more cry babies. Thank you to both Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Previously, I had replied to one commentator that the King will step in to put a stop when the Saturday briefing by UMNO Baru took place.
So, the rulers observed and took a right action to put a stop. Thank you very much!
Sun : Very gratifying to note that our Rulers are now beginning to remind self-serving politicians and their mob regarding the importance of the rule of law. Enlightened constitutional monarchs, an independent judiciary, and independent enforcement agencies protect the rule of law from the onslaughts of ruthless politicians.
