Mukhriz: One school system will enhance unity - YOU ARE WRONG.

I grew up in a sekolah kebangsaan, i loved our nation in almost everything - from sports (even when our football team's performing well), and i loved all other races. In other words, i'm blind to the colour of the skins. I just do not care.

That attitude remained well in me from primary school, up to secondary school, until... the moment i applied to university. Forget about the "fair" system there.

So I joined a national university. Within the first semester itself, I learned and saw, that being "blind to the colour of the skins" is being naive. Even in the hostels, those in authority made sure that they look into the differences of the colour of the skin. Why?

So I grew up, ventured into the working world. And I mix around with business people - and I often heard very disappointing remarks. In our nation, the colour of the skin matters, especially in business/contract/economy terms. I guess I don't have to pose the question why.

In my opinion, the problem is not at primary or secondary school. Most children are naive. They learn and believe what the teachers say and teach. And the parents too.

The real culprit lies in the world after the secondary school - the university (especially national/local universities) and the working world (especially when you're into business).

For once, I'm agreeing with Samy's statement, "unity comes from the heart and mind of each Malaysian, and closing down vernacular schools did not mean unity would prevail."

He's right. Focus at the nidus of the problem, before making any more changes to our education system.

So you want to enhance unity? First change the heart and mind of the politicians, especially those-you-know-who. Read the paper often, and you'll see which politicians need the change. =)