I remember that my first lesson during BMT was all about WHY we
are there, going thru the BMT. The first question is whether
you want to see your mother, wife, sisters or daughters being raped
in front of you by the enemies while you watch on helplessly.
this kind of statement is made assuming that one can win the war
against enemies.
if you've an army and you lose to enemies, then what's the
difference? your mother, wife, sisters or daughters will still get
raped in front of you by the enemies while you watch on
helplessly.
it's ok to serve in the army, sure, it's about loyalty and
patriotism.
it's about 先有国才有家.
however, that applies only to countries which are capable of
fighting off invaders, like USA, China, EU countries, India
etc.
for SG, where we will lose any war, it is useless to spend time
serving in NS since we'll lose anyway if really got war.
so, instead of spending 2 precious years doing these wayang-ing,
might as well go overseas.
and if want to serve in overseas conscription, then not so bad,
because that country will have a higher chance of winning any
war.
for e.g, i do not believe that SG can win a war against Malaysia
if we really fight.
or Thailand. or Australia. Or Indonesia. Or.......China.
bottomline?
serve in conscription ONLY if the country you're serving in can
win a war.
otherwise, waste of time.
