Comments on: My Ride Ends Here http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/ Living One Day At A Time Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:26:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Peter Tan - The Digital Awakening » Blog Archive » Airlines, Indemnity Forms And Disability Advocates http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20185 Peter Tan - The Digital Awakening » Blog Archive » Airlines, Indemnity Forms And Disability Advocates Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:36:07 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20185 [...] Although I was advised beforehand to make prior arrangements I did not because I wanted to experience for myself the kind of procedures that wheelchair users have to go through. Only then could I discover the kinks in the system. Having experienced it and revealed the bad experience to members of BEAT, I was blamed for causing irreparable damage to the group. I was expected to channel my grievances through selected people who would then create avenues for me to voice out my dissatisfaction. Apparently, the truth had to be filtered to make certain parties look good. See the difference in the RapidKL advocacy where nobody in BEAT reacted to the entries that were critical of the bus operator. That tells a lot, does it not? Harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi. That was why I left. [...] [...] Although I was advised beforehand to make prior arrangements I did not because I wanted to experience for myself the kind of procedures that wheelchair users have to go through. Only then could I discover the kinks in the system. Having experienced it and revealed the bad experience to members of BEAT, I was blamed for causing irreparable damage to the group. I was expected to channel my grievances through selected people who would then create avenues for me to voice out my dissatisfaction. Apparently, the truth had to be filtered to make certain parties look good. See the difference in the RapidKL advocacy where nobody in BEAT reacted to the entries that were critical of the bus operator. That tells a lot, does it not? Harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi. That was why I left. [...]

]]> By: Finding Me http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20129 Finding Me Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:25:29 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20129 Bila you kambing bag ? Bila you kambing bag ?

]]> By: Erna http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20117 Erna Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:11:29 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20117 It's sad that you should be penalised for speaking the truth. They shouldn't have made you sign an indemnity form - that's first-class discrimination! Thank you for being brave enough to speak out. <strong>Peter: Thank you for your support.</strong> It’s sad that you should be penalised for speaking the truth. They shouldn’t have made you sign an indemnity form - that’s first-class discrimination!

Thank you for being brave enough to speak out.

Peter:
Thank you for your support.

]]> By: Finding Me http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20115 Finding Me Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:34:03 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20115 I've got your back brother. You will always have my support. Injustice must be spoken. Thank you for being the beacon of hope for all. I truly respect you my friend. <strong>Peter: Thank you. Bila mau yum cha?</strong> I’ve got your back brother. You will always have my support. Injustice must be spoken. Thank you for being the beacon of hope for all. I truly respect you my friend.

Peter:
Thank you. Bila mau yum cha?

]]> By: ex penang boy http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20113 ex penang boy Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:46:34 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/2007/11/23/my-ride-ends-here/#comment-20113 You know Pete,in order to change opinions and mindsets in a group,its easier to do it within rather than outside the group if that is your onjective. Chart your final course not on a momentary impediment but on the collective travails of the journey itself.God bless <strong>Peter: NGOs are like political parties working in a coalition. Each has an interest in the group, whether it is for the general good or for some self-serving interests. One can either go with the flow of the majority or try to go against the current and stand out like a sore thumb. The latter can be a futile effort, an effort which I am not willing to waste. I can use that more effectively in other areas. Hence my decision.</strong> You know Pete,in order to change opinions and mindsets in a group,its easier to do it within rather than outside the group if that is your onjective.
Chart your final course not on a momentary impediment but on the collective travails of the journey itself.God bless

Peter:
NGOs are like political parties working in a coalition. Each has an interest in the group, whether it is for the general good or for some self-serving interests. One can either go with the flow of the majority or try to go against the current and stand out like a sore thumb. The latter can be a futile effort, an effort which I am not willing to waste. I can use that more effectively in other areas. Hence my decision.

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