I know, the title of this post just doesn’t make sense to most of you, but I was stunned to hear racist statements coming from fellow Malaysians who are shallow in their thinking. Why? We all know the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and now spreading fast to other parts of the world, especially in North America. The thing is swine flu caused by H1N1 virus (almost similar to H5N1, Avian Flu) is not something new. Most animals can be infected with respiratory disease just like human. Similarly, swine flu is a respiratory disease normally found in pigs and caused by type A influenza viruses.
Prior to the sudden outbreak in Mexico, reports on swine flu infection on human were documented but they were very rare just like avian flu. What causes the major outbreak is still under investigation, though some experts have suggested that pig farmers in Mexico are trying to cut cost by not using influenza vaccine to prevent swine flu on their pigs.
Now, what pisses me off is that in Malaysia, some people are trying to link swine flu with pork eaters (to be exact, non-Muslims) by spreading racist statements. I personally heard a mid-30 woman said (translated) "Never mind, we won’t get swine flu because we don’t eat pork. Let them die with their pork!" And another guy supported her by saying "Yeah, who ask them to open so many pig farms, now they deserve it!". The most annoying statement followed after that (which I don’t want to translate) "Babi betul lah babi ni, sama juga orang babi! Bagi mampos semua!" I was very very angry yet I just keep quiet because I was not in the mood to confront them at that time, was busy with some urgent matters.
But tell me, don’t you think those statements are racist? And coming from two people who are supposed to be educated, reflect just how far our nation has grown into. First and foremost, swine flu virus is airborne, meaning it can spread through air and not transmitted by food. Just because you don’t take pork, doesn’t mean you’re safe from swine flu! Second, why are those people so happy when other people are suffering from the disease? You think they want it to happen? My goodness…. Maybe they are just among the very few who have such shallow thoughts, but hearing it just hurt your ears especially in a nation that promotes racial harmony and tolerance. At the very least, we show some sympathy towards those are infected and not diverting it to some petty issues like pork eaters or pig farmers. Sad, but it’s perhaps a reality that we need to face.
You can refer to CDC website on Swine Flu or Mnistry of Health Malaysia for more info.
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muslims or non mulims...
pork eaters or non pork eaters!!!
thiz isnt the matter here guyzs.
this damm flu is taking life and all you guyz can think of is a racist issue....
Im sad that you heard these two muslims said those things. Just pray the flu will go away and world will be a better place.
Im not racist i hope...if you see one malay lady cover from head to toe, holdings hand with beautiful chinese lady wearing short...SHOPPING...that's maybe me!!!
Lol. I don't know why anyone who eats pork should be offended when a Muslim calls them babi. Pork tastes so good! Bak Kut Teh FTW! That's why whenever someone uses that slur at me and calls me babi china i reply "Baby Sedap"
pig doesn't kill people but this Fcuking terrorist ISLAM did...
hope they all die from this swine flu...
can understand your feelings, government should educate the people more on this disease, root cause and effects..
I agree with the person who created the post. All humans have same body and are prone to the asame alments Disease does not differentiate which religion you follow. Certain ailments are linked to your lifestyle or food habits like heart desease or certain types of cancers. Or some you may be resistant to certain desease s(Hepatitis B) but can carry and communicate it to the others.
So better take care and prevent yourself from getting the swine flu.
Now, let me put it this way. Man's ways have always hurt him & exposed ALL around him to diseases, and death. God's commandments are the only way to ensure the safety of mankind - Muslims or non-Muslims.
The origins of many present day ailments are due to human distortions - homosexuality (AIDS), pork farms (Swine flu), drinking wine (cirrohsis, family break up due to addiction & other violence), usury/interest=banking (recession, manipulation), smoking (cancer) etc.
Having said that, it is pitiful that the plague is here. And it is far more pitiful that innocent people are bearing the brunt of it. May God give relief to all. Let's get back to God's manual for our living.
God's Law - the Quran is for us to live a civilized, life of a high station in this world, so that we can reach the best place in the next world. Allah is free for all to embrace!
I want to personally apologize on behalf of the Muslims for the inconsiderate comments. There are all sorts of people, hillbillies, the politically correct, and the just plain mean.
What I meant to say was - God's Laws - to refrain from pork, wine, interest, unnatural sex, smoking etc all help us become better more harmonious beings. Its a small world, we should have some universal healthy laws. Islam!
Again, no reason for meanness on the streets! Its very bad taste!!! Especially when death is involved!
In reference to the title of this topic - I think by starting this kind of topic you create more tension between the races. People always say stupid things, that is human nature and it doesnt only come from a particular race or religion. Anyone can say stupid things like what you wrote here. So if I were you, I would stop writing things like this and just shut your mouth and deal with it like a grown up person.
Josh,
By stopping writing things like this and keeping our mouths shut = dealing a problem like grown up person?
I don't see the correlation there.
And like i stated very clearly I'm not against Muslims, and if you read the comments given by them, they are open to such revelation.