Much has been said about whether chee is comparable to nelson or
not but that is really beside the point. no one ever made that
comparison in terms of values or character but rather in terms of
situation.
looking at chee's case, whether he is delusional does not change
the fact that there is a historical precedence of disproportional
legal action against those deemed a threat to the leaders. i wont
even say they are a threat to national security or stability, or
even a threat to the leader's integrity as always claimed. Look at
JBJ, Tang, Francis Seow etc etc..if historical precedence is of any
use it is this; it shows an established pattern of treatment of
those who addressed issues that put leaders in a critical light or
even unfavourable position. perhaps there is some truth in the
opposition criticisms there that could not stand the light of day
brought about by questions? we do not really know because there was
no open debate, where allegations were allowed to be made and
countered for all to see. instead they were 'buried'.
no one is perfect, therefore i do not believe that our leaders are
always right and their policies always wise and beneficial to the
general public, although i have to qualify the statement by saying
that so far, for most areas they did a pretty fine job.
but thats why we need an opposition. to point out the alternatives.
now if the opposition is stupid, then it is to the ruling party's
favour in a fair fight to discredit, through the use of logic and
facts the opposition. in this way, there is no doubt who is the
better man and who is fit to rule. but to use, an oxymoron, a
legally 'underhand' way of demolishing your opponent even before he
speaks as a way to defend your own 'credibility' is again, an
oxymoronic situation. u gain credibility by showing everyone how
dirty you play?? u 'bury' what your opponent has to say to maintain
your own integrity? reading parliamentary debates of democracies
would show that leaders and opposition debated, each with their
passion and logic, on policies and even on credibility issues. this
way there is really nothing to hide. you want people to respect
your leadership, you go to show what u have that the others don.
you don win the fight by killing the other guy before he can open
his mouth and declare yourself winner.
i don particularly like chee but i do not for a moment think he is
stupid. he has done what most s'poreans wouldnt dare do and given
the odds, he has'nt ran away. now, doesnt that say something about
him, despite his other faults?
