Andrew said the ex-convicts are "drunkards and gangsters". Such
condescending attitude shows the wolf in sheep skin in you,
Andrew.
SINGAPORE: Some ten thousand people put on their walking shoes and
hit the street in support of former prison inmates Sunday
morning.
The 3.5-kilometre walk at Pasir Ris Town Park was organised by the
Yellow Ribbon Project to foster public support and acceptance of
ex-offenders.
Former drug addict Simon Neo was in and out of prison before
converting to Christianity.
"I thought drugs can help me forget all my problems and worries,
he said. But when he became hooked, drugs only brought him
pain.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wanted to change people's hearts and
minds about ex-offenders who had taken a second chance to turn
their lives around.
"If you have made a mistake, if you have offended, then there has
to be punishment. But if you have taken the punishment and you are
prepared to correct yourself and make good and come back onto the
right path - if you make the effort, we should give you the second
chance," said PM Lee.
There was also a fair at Prison Link Changi Centre that showcased
how ex-offenders and ex-inmates are reintegrating into
society.
A book of short stories and poems by inmates was launched as well.
- CNA/ac
