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"What? Is this true?" (dialogue hiasan semata-mata)
We, humans, tend to judge things based on our perspective.
Perspective that is formed from our own personal view and insight over everything that we come across in life.
But often, our perspective is influenced by a few unavoidable factors; family background, religion, faith, and culture.
That is why, each of us has our own perspective,
That is also the reason why, we tend to see things differently.
What we believe is true might be considered as wrong by others.
However, our perspective over the world is also influenced by the way media portrays it.
Have it ever crossed your mind that maybe what media shows us is actually the other way around?
And maybe what is happening is actually different from what is shown?
And maybe something bad is happening but media just won't show it?
This is what we call 'propaganda'.
What we see is not always what things are appear to be.
Eyes can lie. Looks can deceive. Words can persuade.
Thus, before you jump into any conclusion, think and investigate first.
To investigate does not mean you have to seek for solid evidence in pursuing the truth,
but rather, be rational and at least, try to view things from all angles.
By doing this, we can at least form a fair judgement over everything and avoid ourselves from being the victims of propaganda.
At least, misunderstanding and prejudice won't occur.
Don't you think so?
: 27th January 2010.
: 04.37 p.m.
: Plymouth, U.K.
: I feel so troubled hearing about the news in my beloved country.
Let us pray for the safety of the country.
And let us pray for the world to be a better place.
