David Boyle
The Phnom Penh Post
Political analyst Lao Mong Hay has said members of the nationalist Khmer Guardian group who have suggested he is a puppet of the Vietnamese and Prime Minister Hun Sen are welcome to do so in a free country.
In an acerbic “red paper” emailed to the Post on Sunday, Khmer Guardian attacked Mong Hay for daring to suggest it was unproductive to keep focusing on the impossible task of winning back annexed Cambodian territory in Kampuchea Krom and Koh Tral.
“His statements play into Hun Sen and Youn Hanoi leaders’ hands. Is Lork [sic] Mong Hay trying to ‘kiss up’ to Hun Sen by making such stupid and coward [sic] remarks like that?” the blustery statement read.
Mong Hay said yesterday that while people making allegations of puppetry should not expect to be believed, he defended their right to voice such opinions.
“That’s the way democracy works. So not a problem. I don’t have any kind of ill feelings at all. I welcome any criticism,” he said.
Mong Hay has been critical of the government over the years.
3 comments:
HE!"LAO MONG HAY" IS NOT REFLECTION OR HOLD THE TITLE " DR. " DEGREE. IF HE SAY SO, HE IS BECAMING ' DOC KDOR, HUN SEN'S DR.'
The truth is Dr. Lao Mong Hay is lying or he is bending the truth when wrote, "too much energy" has been spent on the issue.
If he believes he has the right to voice his opinion, o.k. so be it. I support that rights, but if he believes he has the right to forge public perception without being called to answer on his baseless statement and still maintain a credible reputation - then I have to say, sorry Dr. Lao Mong Hai, you just lost all trust from me.
Tell us when has the RGC ever committed or spent "energy" on the laying claims to or defending the Cambodians' rights for Koh Tral?
Forget about Kampuchea Krom, an issue for you which is impossible to even grieve and demand restitution - whatever that maybe, perhaps the protection and better development for the Khmer people of Kampuchea Krom?
The Hun Sen government has never spent one dime, one minute, one thought of disagreement or energy on what the boss Hanoi claims is there.
So don't tell us, "too much", or "enough energy" has been wasted!
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