as long as we can correct mistaken perceptions, put a balance to
govt rhetoric and contribute to the awareness of the general
public, we have done some good.
I'm all for that.
i'm alright with the quality of forum posts and i do not see
them as chidish. also, when people point out things that they see
wrong, we should not regard them as complaints. if the govt can
simply acknowledge their mistakes, i'm sure the 'ramblings' would
simply fizzle out and we can move on to focusing on the solutions
to those problems.
Somehow i still the newspaper forums dominated by trivial issues
which have little or no impact on anyone's lives.. Someone is most
probably gonna jump on my back after i've said this but listen
first: Try reading another newspaper - anyone will do. Like the New
York Times or Washington Post... Just read an editorial, column or
two. The difference in quality is worlds apart. And i'm not talking
only about views, but also the general articles. Why do we as
normal average citizens, not strive to go beyond the usual
complaints of "check-out girl at ntuc double-bagged my toilet
paper" or "why didnt my daughter who got 12 points managed to get
into this jc but her friend with same points did". Granted, there
are the rare few articles which are insightful and a breath of
fresh air. But i've yet to come across enough to say that they are
a part of the forums. Comparatively, sadly i do see alot as
childish (sorry as i am to label).
Btw i agree with you - that our government lacks in acknowledging
their mistakes. Really, really lacks alot. Alot. Cannot emphasise
more.
it is merely an example to show you that we're not as 'lucky' as
you say we are. ... no country is perfect, if we were to compare,
there would always be things that we lose out and things we're
better at.
Exactly. But how come you will not admit that singapore
is better off than most if not dare i say majority of countries in
overall terms? Are you not happy with your present life in
singapore if you must insist that we are not "lucky"? That is
something that i dont get.. With our level of comfort, security,
opportunity and wealth you still find the need to compare to
"better" countries. (Note i am not talking about freedom of speech
in comparison to other countries. That i am aware that we are
lacking, ok)
you have chosen to see those who spoke up as 'spoilt'. i see
them as speaking up for injustice and wrong doing. therefore from
my point of view, you have branded those who spoke up, be it for
injustice or wrong doing as 'spoilt'.
maybe we are not refering to the same examples. could you give
examples of 'nit-pickers', or 'know nothings'?
There is a difference. There are people who, like you said,
genuinely speak up for injustice and their well-put-together views.
There are also more often than not, people who speak up because
they can. And they do not realise any implications which their
words may hold, or how utterly unsound their views are
logistically. One giant example right smack in your face: drawer's
post. Or, this early post: "Which is why it's even more
important to have a change in government, is this the kind of
country you want your kids to inherit?" by LazerLordz. i
mean, geez this guy is actually suggesting a revolution. An
overthrow of the present government! Please convince me
how he has spoken up for "injustice" and "wrong doing" and
how he has such a sound view, and has fully understood and taken
into considerations the implications and logistics required in
demanding a new government.
whether it is the same govt or a different one, as long as it
doesn't impede the good work of its people, the people's drive and
ingenuity will ensure that the country stays on top.
That may be true, but you cannot doubt the importance of good
governing to the economy of a country. Just recall Suharto in
Indonesia and those after him. It made a huge difference.
I'm not done yet but i've gtg. Will continue.
