What's so complex about this thread? Haha... It was only meant
for discussion.. Don't think too much..
Actually the reason for the demise of the chinese language
(in my opinion) has a lot got to do with our PAP's fighting
against communist and BS in the 1960's. A systematic dismantling
and destruction of Chinese language and culture was carried out to
prevent growth and propagation of communism in the nation and also
to ensure that future generations of Singaporean youths would not
be enticed by communism to become another Lim Chin
Siong...
Of course, given the 'pragmatic' nature of our government, I
foresee that the government will soon 'encourage' us to engage PRC
China and of course, there might come a day where the chinese
language might raise it's head and become the dominant language in
SIngapore just as China replace US and Europe as major
superpower..
However, would it spell troube for Singapore? Remember, LKY
mentioned that one of the reasons why English should be made
1st language was to ensure fairness and equality so that the 3
major races in SIngapore need not be 'forced' to take up another
language from the other race...
