GMC chief Mai Ahmad Fatty has said no one is required to agree with him on his views but vowed to press the block button on anyone who tries to insult him.
Writing on his official Facebook page, the former interior minister said: “If you are afraid to express your honest views or afraid of your identity for fear of public vilification, then you shall continue to live in mental captivity. When I express my views, I do so without hatred or seeking public validation because they represent my original thinking. I may be right or wrong because I do not have monopoly over ideas, the truth or principle and I am not perfect either.
“You are not required to agree with me, and I wouldn’t think negative of you for that. I understand that I could be wrong in my views, and your ideas may infact be right. You may also be wrong and I was right. I am willing to be persuaded because am receptive to new thinking but not through rudeness. Yet I will defend your legitimate right to disagree with me.
“Notwithstanding, an attempt to insult or attack me personally or otherwise regarding my views on issues is unacceptable. If I was persuaded by superior argument, I will shift position. I have no respect for those who insult or make personal attacks to rebut others’ views. If that kind of language or attitude is reflected here, the individual shall be swiftly blocked permanently. Freedom of expression is not a licence for impudent conduct. Respect begets respect.
“Lastly, I am ready to debate anyone to defend my ideas and political views at a public forum or platform.”
