I don’t know the answer to your question for sure to be honest. I can only say that cynical and fatalistic as I sometimes am, I choose to believe in humanity and life in general. Somehow they have never disappointed me in the end. Even the helpless dogs in Seligman experiment* found their way out of their unpleasant situations.

* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learned_helplessness

Hey, was cool to finally talk to you at the walk. I wish there were more young people like you – who’re willing to stand up for what they believe in. Perhaps we’re seeing this taking place – one person at a time?

By the way, can u email me your email address? Wanna catch up on what we spoke about.. :) Thanks!

Mine’s theonlinecitizen@gmail.com

Regards,
Andrew

Thanks for the coverage and staying with us throughout almost the entire event. By far the most memorable event for me was chatting about politics over our chicken rice dinner outside the prison :).

It’s a pity it didn’t see more publicity because of short notice but I’m happy either way.

After you left, John had some very interesting history to share about non-violent action, like how nuns confronted armed soldiers by putting roses into their gun barrels during the Rose Revolution (I think) and so on. Although I’ve never seen what he saw on TV, it really moved me.

Oh yes. I don’t know if you know about John’s haggling with our T-shirt printer who charged exhorbitant prices to drive him away. Apparently, the printer has now formally requested by mail , to the point of begging us not to patronize their service again lest they land in trouble.

Sad isn’t it.

Kai Xiong

P.S. Shout-out to E-Jay! Great to see you again

Yea, if nothing else it was a good workout, huh? Walking for 3 hours! I was beat by the time I got home. :)

When Dr Chee’s eldest daughter got out of the car, pointed at her t-shirt and schouted “Democracy!” with a smile on her face… that moment was the highlight for me, to be honest. One can hope that the younger generation still believe in the values of democracy.. :)

Had a good long chat with Gandhi during the walk. A man of conviction, for sure!

Regards,
Andrew

It was a great event, and it was also a great pleasure meeting and chatting with you, not to mention also a great honour walking with the SDP and supporting them in their march for democracy and freedom of assembly.

At the end of the event outside the forbidding gates of Queenstown Remand Prison, I witnessed Dr Chee’s children light the candles in support of Dr Chee. I felt very touched. These kids displayed even more bravery than many adult citizens, some of whom do not even dare approach the SDP members in public.

I think the flame of democracy must never be extinguished, but must be carefully nurtured. We are at the tipping point where the citizens are searching for good leaders to show them the way. It is up to capable and committed people to step forward and take the lead. When others see that good people are doing the right thing, they will follow.

All in all, it was a great event and I look forward to supporting more of SDP activities.

Ng E-Jay

Join the Circus to oppose the PAP? No thanks!

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