The Peaceful Assembly Act has been passed en masse in Parliament much to the frustration of the dissenting voice.
There were some peaceful demonstrations lately and the police acted accordingly because they believed the numbers were small.
Then Bersih 3.0 was declared.
Then everything went haywire.
The Home Minister says fine, it is allowed. But with a caveat as the venue is subjected to the approval of DBKL.
DBKL says no.
Home Minister says that they should provide alternative venues for the sit-in.
The Mayor came back with three venues from Titiwangsa to Cheras.
Bersih says no-adamant with sitting in at Dataran.
DBKL warns of punitive action.
To make it worse, the Dang Wangi District Police Chief bans the sit-in saying it is sensitive to security, upping his boss,the Home Minister.
What a comedy of errors!
So, the stage is set once more for heavy street drama.
For many, a definite confrontation is good news and they will brave the elements to participate.
Will the police and the law enforcement agencies come out hard as on July 9, 2011?
Will there be a lock down, counter to what the Home Minister had said earlier on, that he over-reacted to Bersih 2.0?
A Funny Thing is really happening on the way to Dataran?
Anyone laughing?
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