Make no mistakes, SAFOS are a special breed of Singaporeans, the
cream of the crop. Many aspires to it, but each year, only a few
make that grade.
Their life history is critically studied, from Primary School to
Uni, their family background, relatives, friends, their
extra-cirrular activities right down to what they do on
weekends.
Not only are they throughly studied, they also have to be
physically fit and able to take trememdous pressure. Only then are
they vetted and selected, to lead our society, initially in the
military, then the civil service, a dedicated and devoted service
to our nation.
Not many would accept or appreciate the sacrifices they make and
the responsibilities they have to undertake. They are indeed a
special breed of citizens, matured and intelligent, groomed to
serve and uplift lives.
Having said that, there are others too, whom while may not have
their qualifications, do still have the calibre to serve our
country. Know always that the bullet fired in a war knows no name
and makes no distinction between a pauper and a king.
Every citizen plays a part, and each should take pride in such
fact, because without you, there will be no me. We all, from the
roadsweeper to the PM, stand together as one nation, are and will
always be equal. The only difference lies with our
responsibilities. The broader our shoulders or mind, the better we
will be able to carry our fellow citizens to a brighter future.
We all are one.
Of cos we are all one. Prince or Pauper. All suffer the
equalizer that doesn't recognise merit known as mortality, There's
nothing wrong with being at any position in the pecking order
anywhere. It only becomes a joke when this thing called shame, is
lacking! In Hokkien its called BHB.
