Jamil Spatafore Abdullah's letter ('Islamisation: This is after all, a democracy') does not render an accurate comparison of Malaysia to America.

In Malaysia, if you are Malay you must be Muslim. If you marry a Muslim, you must convert to Islam, whether you like it not.

The 'minorities' in Malaysia are far more visible in the metropolitan areas than the United States, and have played a far more critical role in the nation's development.

Yet the fact remains that the majority is in fear of being marginalised, so much so that religion is used to reinforce identity beyond ethnicity.

Compare this with Indonesia, let alone the United States, where religion is an individual choice. Demographics should not determine Malaysia's destiny.