If war is imminent, the government would declare martial law and
close our border to prevent military manpower from fleeing. So like
it or not NSmen would have to fight,
If martial law is declared, military police would comb the
island for deserters and arrest them. Probably those arrested would
be given a choice to rejoin their units or face being charged for
desertion and thrown into DB. The maximum penalty in most
militaries for desertion during wartime is death. (For the more
serious cases)
I believed however unwilling one is, if you see your loved ones
or your home being bombed out, without hesitation you would report
back to your unit. Not for the love of your country, but rather to
protect the things and the ones you love. That I guess would be
where NSmen would draw their fighting strength from, admit
it.
I served in an air defence unit, and during wartime when the air
raid sirens wail, civillians would be running into bomb shelters, I
have no choice but to be out there with my fellow brothers awaiting
the unknown. And I know my brothers will be there, each and
everyone of them.
Honestly like what xtreyier said, every minute we delay the
advance of our enemies, we give our civillians a chance at
survival. The malay and muslim population would probably have a
higher chance of survival due to the fact that they share the same
religion as our surrounding neighbours. But what about the chinese?
I believe what happen in indonesia during the riots of 97 is still
fresh in everyone heads.
When basic social order breaks down, you can expect humans to
show their true colours in order to survive. We can see this
through history and the ongoing wars in Africa. Geneva conventions
or not, atrocities are bound to happen when conflict breaks
out.
China and Taiwan share the same ethinic Chinese population, at
the worst, Taiwan would probably just let China walk over it, it
will only be a change of government for them. But can we say the
same for Singapore and our neighbours?
During war time, it is death. cowardice in the face of the
enemy, also death...
