some equations are just downright confounding

one would think that the following would yield the same result:
ethnic group A + item offensive to ethnic group B + place of worship for e. group B
i.e.justified incarceration or penalty for e. group A for creating public unrest and inciting hatred

however, when we substitute the imaginary *cough* variables accordingly, the results kinda vary dramatically:

malay + cow heads + temple = RM3,000 fine
= spare change for the chief dalang
= victory chant and chest-beating ceremony after Friday prayer

chinese* + pig heads + mosque = all hell breaks loose
= ISA (and Sedition Act) 'til kingdom come

* indian dll. also can


will the wonders never end?