The Star
by Adrian Chan
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| One for the album: Liow (right) posing with speakers at the forum (from left) Dr Tan Chong Tin, Datuk Dr Hou Kok Chung, Tan, Tan Sri Dr Ghauth Jasmon, Prof Mohamad and Dr Chandra (front). |
“Our Constitution is moderate and balances the competing interests of the country’s various communities.
“If not for moderation, we would not have been able to put together a written constitution,” said Tan, who is also a columnist for The Star.
He said while the Constitution guaranteed many rights for the citizens, it also demanded that moderation be exercised with self-restraint, self-control and self-discipline.
“The thought of resorting to violence should never even cross the mind of anyone,” he said.
Tan added that in a moderate society, a person should be able to hold a rational discourse with his peers even on sensitive issues affecting his community.
“If not for moderation, we would not have been able to put together a written constitution,” said Tan, who is also a columnist for The Star.
He said while the Constitution guaranteed many rights for the citizens, it also demanded that moderation be exercised with self-restraint, self-control and self-discipline.
“The thought of resorting to violence should never even cross the mind of anyone,” he said.
Tan added that in a moderate society, a person should be able to hold a rational discourse with his peers even on sensitive issues affecting his community.
