We are in dilemma now. If we support "party hopping", we may not have mandate from the voters who actually wanted the Barisan government. On the same time, if BN sabotage the economy to prevent the 5 states from developing, then it is better that we sacrifice this principle, so that the rakyat in general benefitted from the new government.
In the 36 strategems, it is mentioned, Sacrifice the Plum for the Peach. Are we are in the situation whereby we must sacrifice short-term objectives (the sacredness of votes) in order to gain the long-term goal (quality of life for all)?