This is about the well-known caning case and how people all around been giving their 2 cents' worth. I'm sure you've read the statements by Sisters in Islam (SIS) and Joint Action Group (JAG) for Gender Equality. (The Star's article).

SIS' Ms. Zainah Anwar said "…tried to project Malaysia as a model Islamic country, whipping was unacceptable and could be seen as too severe." She further added "Foreigners are interested to come to our country because of the moderate image we portray but, when they come here, they are shocked to find the level of conservatism practised. So where is this model Muslim country we have been trying to promote?".

Was she saying that moderate muslim drinks? (alcoholic drinks). Was she saying that it's ok for moderate muslim to consume alcoholic drinks? I know that other people can derive with all sorts of conclusion from one same thing and that was my first conclusion upon reading that article. Was there a category of moderate, conservative, extreme etc at a first place? Or are we all just simply "muslims"? How can she bothers & worries about the image portrayed, promoted to the world and undermined the government but yet she didn't worry at all on the portrayal and undermining God. Aaahh…that's right; People talk, God don't. But don't forget, God act. And please do not insult other people's intelligence, it was you who is shocked to find the level of "conservatism" practiced, not the foreigners. I don't think they give a hoot.   

SIS' Dr Hamidah added "It is torture and a breach of human rights. We teach our children not to hit each other but then what are we, as adults and role models, showing the little ones if we condone such an act?". Dr. Hamidah, are you saying that you condone the consumption of alcohol? Because from my understanding, that was what you were saying. What are you trying to teach the little ones, Dr. Hamidah?

An opinion is one thing but an opinion to a public at large which are made by a person in a capacity of representing an association which name symbolizes Islam and upholding the virtues of Islam is totally another different ballgame.  Personally, I think the statement is irresponsible. Ms. Zainah, Dr. Hamidah and SIS are irresponsible, stupidly irresponsible.

This is not a discussion on the lady who've been caught or on the punishment meted, not even on any other Syariah matters. This is only about the irresponsible opinions made by so-called Adult muslims on this one particular matter.

And JAG, I think you should've stick to fight and champion for equal pay of women in workforce or the blatant exploitation of women at large. Me thinks those are more important. And I don't think it is right for other people to ask for other people's law to be repealed. That's just so rude.