While the objectives of the rally were apparently focused purely on
electoral reform, most Malaysians surely would recognise that the Bersih
rally has become – whether rightly or wrongly – political in nature,
much like the protest rallies which took place during the Reformasi days
of Anwar Ibrahim in 1997.
(A) If you support Bersih, then you reject corruption and embrace democracy and you are righteous.... it is clear that (A) will win over (B) in terms of popular public support. The opposition joined in on (A) and the Government and the EC, including Barisan Nasional is demonized.
(B) If you reject Bersih, then you are dirty, corrupt, anti democracy and wicked