hi. i dont think that we can really put aside our racial
differences and live as a cohesive society.
firstly, the singapore govt wants us to put aside our racial
differences, yet readily embrace our culture and not forget our
roots. i feel that to maintain a balance between these two is
virtually impossible. if it works, it could only work for a short
time.
secondly, it is in human nature to be biased. it is also virtually
impossible for us to be objective, or not judge a book by its cover
even before you meet the person. first opinions are also not easily
shed, and the only way to shed them is to really get to know the
person. however, one canot know everyone else in singapore well.
thus, we might be lft with some first opinions that may pave the
way to racial biasness, however small its degree is.
thirdly, the govt is also using the wrong language in a way. they
are telling us to tolerate the other races and our racial
differences. i believe that the word used should be 'acceptance',
because 'tolerate' gives the impression that 'hey, i really want to
slap you be i shall tolerate...' yeah.
however, i still believe that singaporeans are really nice and, to
a certain extent, accepting of the other races. i hope that you
people out there would not think im criticizing the singaporeans,
because that is really not my objective.
i also live with the hope of a near utopic, if not utopic,
singapore.
thanks.
