Petition-signing at Burmese embassy in Singapore

last SG · 2007-10-02T12:42:24+00:00

From what I understand, the police did not go all out to stop the protest. They did not enforce the law. Police are also salaried workers. They need to show...

Icemoon SG

Originally posted by Poh Ah Pak:
[b]When a permit is required for compassion - disgusting
http://lalaland9.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/when-a-permit-is-required-for-compassion-disgusting/

Other countries all can demonstrate, all can protest.

Only Singapore with bullshit laws cannot protest.

And they still dare to call this the city of possibilities, don't make me laugh![/b]

You let people protest things might get ugly. When feelings are high, tensions are high, people tend to do stupid things. Like during a soccer match, one spark could lead to a big fight between the supporters.

Usually protests don't solve the problem. NGOs protest frequently during those big-shot politician meetings, but what have they achieved?

Also with all the people outside making so much noise, how you expect the Burmese ambassador to work? Rolling Eyes

kramnave SG

That is what Chee Soon Juan stands for. Making a nuisance out of himself to bring Singapore down whenever possible, for his personal agenda. When drug traffickers are hanged he would go round and spread what barbaric laws Singapore has etc. Anytime there is a diplomatic spat he will side the foreign counterparty etc. He rides on compassionate grounds. However, when the Tsunami struck, did he go and help rebuild houses in the region when Singapore did ?

Poh Ah Pak SG

You let people protest things might get ugly.

It's the people's right in a democracy.

Icemoon SG

Precisely! You need them to be smug. When they are smug, they think the citizens are supporting them. You put them on "high alert" they will start dishing out carrots .. and citizens will think twice before voting for the opposition. Laughing

PAP associated with Junta .. I call that clever. You know the chinese term ba2 mian4 ling2 long2?

Icemoon SG

if democracy is a means to an end .. then let's focus on that end. Wink

bigmouthjoe SG

There is no need for CSJ to bring Singapore down. In many people's eyes, Singapore is a city for robots. Compassion has left Singapore for greener pastures.

kramnave SG

Capitalism and democracy, i suppose there is some tradeoff.

Icemoon SG

He very funny. That time that Aust-Viet drug case, our citizens stood behind the government in defending the sovereign status of our nation.

But he sang a different tune. Is he stupid or what? Dunno what is go with the flow? Laughing

Poh Ah Pak SG

if democracy is a means to an end .. then let's focus on that end. Wink

So you support Singapore style "democracy"?

Poh Ah Pak SG

Capitalism and democracy, i suppose there is some tradeoff.

Explain.

will4 SG

If CSJ become the head of this country, this will spell trouble though.

kramnave SG

He garners support overseas. If compassion has left Singapore, certain charities won't be thriving.

Icemoon SG

I suppose there is always room for improvement, bearing in mind we are not living in utopia.

bigmouthjoe SG

There are no grounds for showing Compassion in Singapore. The Singapore government will not allow that, it's all dollars and cents... forget about morals, good will and sense.

No money no talk in Singapore.

kramnave SG

Well. For one, why Singapore is what it is today is because we are hardworking. For us to be hardworking then we had to work long hours with low pay. Strikes were outlawed and demonstrations curbed so that no one would stand against that, just work. Foreign investors found cheap labour with political stability. No strikes no demonstrations. We thrived.

We thrive on foreign money. Until today, we are attractive because we speak english, our govt makes it relatively cheap for foreign coys to set up shop here amongst other factors. We don't go and protest our working hours and comparitively, "low pay". We don't march down the streets and cause them to lose one day or a week of business. We don't change our govt so whatever our govt promise them, they are delivered. We are stable, predictable and relatively cheap.

kramnave SG

Get a religion

Poh Ah Pak SG

I suppose there is always room for improvement, bearing in mind we are not living in utopia.

That is what SDP and many other activists in Singapore are doing.

Trying to improve the political situation and climate in Singapore.

Trying to create a lively and vibrant society where political activities can take place peacefully.

Where mainstream media is no longer controlled or serve a certain agenda.

Poh Ah Pak SG

Then this is just a robotic society.

We are humans, not robots.

We have feelings.

We need to express ourselves.

bigmouthjoe SG

For what? Are you telling me Singapore is devoid of religions now? Explain then why are the good citizens of Myanmar prevented from showing support for their own countrymen... IN A PEACEFUL MANNER.

will4 SG

Talking about the money, take a look at the white horse policy, it is clear enough as some of them have to put in $75000 bond as form of gurantee

to ensure they never escaped NS. How many local can fork out $75000? Wink

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