Man would this be a great start or what, start an outward bound for lawmakers, they might even get a chance to help Joe and Jane voter for once in their lives, I think they should be forced to catch a bear or mountian lion with their bare hands before taking office.


Malaysian Lawmakers to Learn Snake Hunting
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Jun 27, 11:41 PM (ET)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The head of a Malaysian state government has ordered his coalition's legislators to learn how to catch snakes so that they can help people in distress, a newspaper reported Tuesday.

This is not the first time Syed Razak Syed Zain, the chief minister of Kedah state, has issued down-to-earth orders. He has made it mandatory for the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition lawmakers to learn paramedic skills, to perfect land and water rescue techniques, eat healthy food and to stay fit.

"Elected representatives must pass the acid test of being able to help people in distress, including knowing how to catch snakes, perform first aid and carry out rescue missions," Syed Razak was quoted as saying by the Star newspaper.

It said he has made it mandatory for the Barisan assemblymen to join the Civil Defense Force, to acquire such skills.

"I want leaders and officers to know what to do when they come across accidents or drowning cases. Otherwise they will be standing there watching helplessly as victims cry for help," he was quoted as saying.

Syed Razak, an honorary colonel in the Civil Defense Force, also invited the opposition Islamic party assemblymen to join the force.