I suddenly felt the need to blog this today.
"Are Singaporeans too afraid to speak up?" I certainly feel this way - with prolific and/or controversial bloggers hauled up to court for what they've written online.
Yes, some things are not to be tolerated - e.g. racial slurs, discriminations against religions/race, unfounded allegations/defamatory comments.
The key word here is "responsibility". How anyone interprets this word is another matter altogether. Apparently, the Singaporean leaders seem to be urging us commoners to voice our opinions. Constructive criticisms they say, be critical yet not overboard. We will listen (or be selective?) This is a contradiction in itself, how can one choose the nicest words to put forth if he/she feels resent and anger? We dont see Lee Bee Wah (Singapore Table Tennis Association President) putting on her best, friendliest front during the Olympic saga. In fact, this is probably the only example that I even dare to briefly mention in my post.
I dont want to be a circus monkey, and I dont feel encouraged by the rat poison put on a silver platter. Neither do I wish to be exemplified and immortalised in the parliament. I just wish to be taught how to lash out without being consumed by anger, a trait which I have failed to see in many of our leaders. Perhaps they should send all Singaporeans for anger management courses.
"People should not be afraid of their governments" Hmm?
/out
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