He wants to come back to help build up Singapore's national arts
and culture scene too. In any case, I don't think if u want a
career in classical style music, u can get any training in
singapore. Name me one world renown college or institute of music
in singapore. I doubt if u can. 2ndly. He dodged his NS. Of couse
he had to end up a resident elsewhere because he didn't want to end
up in jail for something he didn't believe in. The only alternative
left is to seek out citizenship in other countries. Its all very
understandable is it not? I mean, back then, if he didn't face the
threat of a jail sentence, no doubt he would have come back, paid a
fine and served while he was still young, but AFTER his career as a
classical musician has been established.
Anyways it seems people keep comparing a career in classical music
with other careers, which seems very unfair, because u don't get
the same constraints, opportunities or lack of, in a more normal
and mudane career. Maybe u think its not fair that he had some rare
talents, but seriously u people would rather rare talents be wasted
or lost? I do get the distinct impression that jealousy or envy
plays a huge factor in your feelings here.
Anyways, whats done is done, so he's not welcome, and he's leaving.
Seriously, whether YOU think its fair or not, it is STILL
singapore's loss. It seems people aren't even willing to allow
forgiveness nor allow one to atone for his "crimes" in other ways
besides a jail sentence(which is NOT even mandatory) such that it
would benefit the nation as a whole. What would going to jail
achieve? in your minds, fairness perhaps, but in reality, nothing
beneficial. It only got reported because SOMEONE in the media felt
it was "unfair" or a deviation from the usual policy, so it
wouldn't even be reported if he got a jail sentence, so its USELESS
as a deterrance. The reality is, people want a jail sentence for
him to fulfill their own hapless sense of "justice"
