[quote]Originally posted by [email protected]:
[b]
Melvyn Tan did something I respect immensely. He broke out of the
traditional Singapore mould of "don't be stupid, u can't make a
living out of/become world famous in sports/music/culture/arts" He
is my hero, not because he is a musician, but because he did what I
only wish more people have the guts to do. He showed those of us
who wish to pursue our dreams that there IS hope that just because
u have the ill fortune of being born in singapore, it doesn't mean
you have to kill your dreams, that u're doomed to a life of
nothingness, of unfulfillment. He showed us that it is still
possible to dream, to pursue your dream, and to make it ultimately,
even tho being born a singaporean is a handicap like having both
your hands tied behind your back in a prizefight.
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he come back for what. who invited him back and negotaite deal with
him to come back and fine $3000. Even 60 yrs old also can go
prison. What he did is a national crime? NS is vital to defence and
security of us. If not we will be speaking bahasa malayu everywhere
and pay bribe money, and worse naled ear squats in prison.
The real meaning of NS must never be lost. The $3000 fine has
indicated the gov has lost the reason why they have NS the first
place. CAn the panist fingers defend us against militants and
enemies.
NSmen full tme and reservists all races everyday are providing
security and defence and rescue and support and saving lives and
protecting citizens alongside regulars. SAF, police scdf. worse
some lost their lives in the line of duty.
Now this panist guy can claim he still belongs here with fine and
his panist skill can defend singapore against terrorists and
enemies.
Being born a singaporean is never a handicapped. It is a privilege.
Just look at our neighbouring countries. With our asian color, how
many have the chance to be born in western country with dole and
benefits. This dream is in many asians born in asian.
I can clearly say, the gov has lost its meaning of national service
and now offenders status and value to country image outweighs the
crime commited.
Rich Parents now can say, $3000 fine is nothing, they will all take
the same route. MM LKY believes in integrity, honesty and
deliverance in building this nation is meaningless in today's gov
of handling affairs.
The meaning of Serving NS has now become equivalent to malaysia 3
mnths NS, because the gov treat NS defaulters as tidak apa, small
matter.
Want to hunt and fight terrorists and militants using who, Now pay
$3000 and get off NS? who will be left?
