I do not think that the contents of the letter is appropriate. JBJ is the representative figure of the opposition. This makes him an important person in the political structure of Singapore. It has nothing to do with his two sons

Can’t LHL leave politics out of his condolence letter? At this juncture, it seems that there’s still politicking going on in the contents.

Sigh.

a simple JBJ tribute on my website

“Perhaps it was because he and the PAP never saw eye to eye on any major political issue and he sought by all means to demolish the PAP and our system of government”

Intentional or otherwise, I thought this statement was most inappropriate or at least very poorly worded. I can’t think of anything polite to say, other than that I sympathise with his sons for receiving such a letter at this time.

Ground sentiment is something that they either can’t fathom or chose to deliberately ignore. I’m just too emotionally spent to say more.

if he has nothing better to say like his senile old man…shut his bloody mouth!

“Perhaps it was because he and the PAP never saw eye to eye on any major political issue and he sought by all means to demolish the PAP and our system of government”

I think many will agree that it was more like: that the PAP sought all means to demolish the WP and JBJ.

Seriously, LHL has made himself look very ungracious and petty with this “condolence letter” of his. Singaporeans are very unfortunate to have such vindictive and small-minded leaders running their country.

Some day there will be a time of reckoning, and I believe that history will judge JBJ far more kindly than it does the Lees.

JBJ played an important part in the political landscape of this country. He did what he thought was best. I respect him for that. He was a good man. I regret never being able to meet him in person.
I think what he stood for – as in allowing an opposing view is so fundamental to the long term future and happiness of the people. I think our current government is doing their best to answer the changing times and attitudes. This comes about from the democratic process and the right to an opposing view.
Passion in expressing one’s views can cause one to get carried away with words but I think JBJ always had the best interest of Singapore at heart.
I hope that Singapore will continue evolving in the future to become a better nation and people. Opposing views, debates, discussions will help thrash out a brighter future for all.

i must say i am surprised.. doesn’t the PAP employ people to script official exchanges like that? the PM’s letter was unnecessarily adversarial. as a letter of condolence i felt that it came across as rather petty.

the only way i can explain this is that the PM Must have written it himself; either that, or his speechwriter needs to be replaced. in any case,it doesn’t do his public image any good. but then again, they were never known for being gracious.

LHL’s letter saddens me. Democracy is about competing ideas, exchanged in newspaper forums, websites, public debates and in Parliament, with the interest of the people and country in mind. — it is not about demolishing opponents.

the letter is meant to belittle JBJ’s two sons, to prevent any likelihood of them joining the opposition.

PAP, their “journalists”, and the judiciary all have bloods in their hands.

not to forget those who dared not vote for him out of self interest.

now then pretend to say nice things about jbj? what a bunch of shameless, hypocratic dogs!

LHL’s letter was disgusting. He seemed more keen on pointing out what an “evil person” JBJ was rather than expressing any condolence.

Is it not better to respectfully leave the dead and their surviving families to some respectful privacy ; the last tilt is really unnecessary. We will all go too to meet our Creator one day – question is whether it is in heaven or hell.

LHL and GCT would not even let JBJ die in peace.

To think that they wanted S’poreans to be more gracious!!!!

The Straits Times is using JBJ’s death to showcase MIW members.

Utterly disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can’t help but the feel the PM’s letter lacks a personal touch. So corporate, so in your face, and a total “Hey let’s clear the air first …sorry your father passed away.” type of approach. So disrespectful …no big no small !$$@^&&!

What to do? This letter was from someone who wanted to find ways to “fix” opposition. I hope no ones writes a letter of this “touch” when your own father passes on.

PM Lee devoted the second half of his letter to congratulating his own predecessor, SM Goh, for being so magnanimous in not punishing JBJ’s sons for their father’s “sins”.

SM Goh must have really been a man before his time. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the fact that Kenneth and Philip Jeyaretnam both topped their classes in Cambridge with double firsts, and could have been a dangerous challenge to the PAP had they decided to follow their father’s footsteps into politics.

Perhaps SM Goh was also being generous in helping JBJ’s sons to find employment, as they needed to help pay off his crippling debts from numerous defamation lawsuits.

These are both great examples of “kindness and graciousness in Singapore”, which the Government and the Singapore Kindness Movement is trying to promote.

I wouldnt even consider that a condolence letter….

“not to forget those who dared not vote for him out of self interest.
now then pretend to say nice things about jbj? what a bunch of shameless, hypocratic dogs!”

Sure I voted the PAP in the last elections but it’s obvious, the opposition reps in my area was disappointing!

Now, should it have been true opp leaders (true Singaporeans in their own rights) like this great man JBJ, or Chiam or Low… I would have listened to what they have to offer.

Anyways, JBJ, rest in forever peace and serenity. Insha allah, you deserve it. Thank you for everything.

Condolence?
Offered to help?
Not personal?
Demolish the PAP?
On respect for his fighting spirit and willingness to pay the price?
Lunch invitation to son?
Employment help?
Never saw eye to eye?
Court encounters
Every talented person needed in Singapore?

It’s got about as much emotion in it as a mechanised fist.

That Condolence Letter was to express a final exasperation and show that the JB Jeyaretnam Juniors should be grateful and not follow their Fathers’ footstep in resolutely fighting the Regime for the wellbeings of the People and the Country.

It is also to show the Citizens that Ex Prime Minister Goh Chok Tongs’ magnanimity to the Jeyaratnam Juniors was noble of the PAP Leadership. At the same time, should Kenneth and or Philip Jeyaratnam follow the Political Convictions of their(his) Father, which was profoundly stoic, they should be seen as ingrates. Very shrewd indeed of whoever wrote that LETTER OF CONDOLENCES.

patriot

There is well-known term for it. It is called Stockholm syndrome

“Stockhol m syndrome is a psychological response sometimes seen in an abducted hostage, in which the hostage shows signs of loyalty to the hostage-taker, regardless of the danger (or at least risk) in which they have been placed. ”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome

Thank Woody Pecker for his nobleness and graciousness for helping the JBJ’s children to repay the debt of his father that is unjustly convict of by the same INC you work for.
Thank Pinkish Clown for always been the clown you always been.

We are seeing new standards being set in being a gracious society.

How low can they get, to even use the excuse of a ‘condolence letter” to get even with a man who has passed away, and whose stature, morally and in the hearts of Singaporeans, they cannot even come near?

after reading the so-called condolence letter, for the first time in 8 years I am ASHAMED of living in Singapore…unbelievable…the 2 sons have lost their father and all the government can think about is their own position…

I would like to show my respects to JBJ, does anyone know if the funeral is a private family affair or can people who wish to say good bye attend as well?

I must say the Prime Minister’s letter is awful. There is a heap of criticism wedged in the words of a half-hearted praise; and a justification that seems to serve more as a promotion for his own people.

Even if he has no consolation to give (and to be honest, I think he may even be glad to have a tough opponent off the scene), the least he could do is to be politically correct and issue a letter appropriately worded.

the most DISGUSTING ungracious condolence letter I have ever came across!! I’m truly ashamed by these so-called “leaders” of our society

And to add on to my earlier comments (#29), PM Lee used the SM Goh’s letter to JBJ’s son to illustrate that their “differences were not personal”. Thinking about it, this example doesn’t even illustrate that. All it shows is that PAP’s attacks, if personal, do not extend to his children.

Moreover, analysing it logically, the statement “the differences were not personal, so the letter was written” does not automatically imply that “since the letter was written, the differences were not personal”.

What a bloody bunch of hypocrites ! What did we Singaporeans do to deserve this bunch ?
Those who serve the despot should not offer any condolences and turn up at JBJ’s wake. It is an injustice to what JBJ stood for.
Vivian ought to know better ! He chose who to serve.
As for the spineless PM, he is more than that. I have written him off from day one.
How can Lee junior ever understand what JBJ went through ?
What a load of crap !

LKY told the late Devan Nair at lunch after JBJ won the by election in Anson that he would make JBJ “crawl on bended knees”. Together with a compliant judiciary, he and his little helpers in the PAP sought to demolish JBJ over the next 27 years. JBJ was just too strong a person in spirit to be broken. Now even in death, LHL and GCT have the audacity to send insensitive letters to his children. It’s just a farce to show to the world that they are “magnanimous”. The letters reek of the usual PAP propaganda about what nice people they are, about how they sought to help Kenneth get employment in Singapore. Far from that, they’re nothing more than a bunch of bullies in the mold of LKY.

There is justice in the world and it’s a matter of time that LKY, LHL and GCT get their just deserts.

Bleah. Can’t say I’m surprised though.

Well, at least show some love to VB eh?

Although the condolence letter is “written” to be condolence letter, it is meant more like humilitaing letter. If you can’t humilitate JBJ when he’s alive and strong in spirit, humilitate him when he’s gone to the ground after all JBJ no longer have “right of reply”. Such a despisable act that only can be from these gahmen who are disconnected with the society and to think that they can continue to trample and mock the citizen.

I read the newspaper today, I were touched when it mentioned that JBJ actually prefer to use MRT to be with the commoner rather than take a cab. He could have afford a cab easily and lead a comfortable and materialistic life when he reinstated as lawyer and his sons been influence and wealthy. But no, his son said that he is man of principle and despite his advanced old age still prefers and happy each day to be with the commoners til the day he died. Such a great humble man. JBJ might be disappointed with Singaporean but he never lost hope on us still believing that we will wake up one day with dignity and pride as deserved citizen of Singapore.

It is only when we lost a great man that we start to appreciate him (dictator need not apply) … such a pity.

JBJ’s funeral wake will be held at Mount Vernon Funeral Parlour No.1, 121 Upper Aljunied Road from 30 Sep 2008 (7pm onwards) to 4 Oct 2008.

There will be a funeral service at the St Andrew’s Cathedral on 4 Oct 08, Saturday at 2:00 pm. The cortege will leave for the Mandai crematorium at 3:30 pm.

I have not read ST yet.

How is the coverage wrt JBJ?

do you even consider that a condolence letter? more like mockery and disrespect towards the dead and his grieving family.

those skunks who wrote that letter better pray they don’t get haunted by an honorable dead not just in their sleep but even in the day.

to those skunks: pple will write the same kind of letter to your family when your time is up and nobody will even remember you.

The letter is deplorable and one that is not fit for condolence at all.

But then again, old habits die hard, and we see the true colors of certain individuals.

Fellow citizens, go figure.

i respect JBJ as a great leader who fights with his strong will and mindset… in most singaporeans’ mind, he might not be viewed as great as his opponent, but he still managed to leave his name in one part of the singapore’s history…

i really admire his determination to fight till his last days… to me, his courage to stand by his view and dare to charge into the strong “oppose” current is very encouraging… to me, he is far more greater than his opponent in term of character and spiritual mind…

i strongly believe that his dreams (like Sun Yat Sen, Father of China) will come true… I really hope I can see that day during my lifetime… i encourage talent people to stand up like him to really fight for the rights and benefits of singaporeans… not to follow any big “wolf” who wears lamb skin as disguise…

may JBJ rest in peace….

[...] TOC. Here’s the condolence letters from our very sincere, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and [...]

I think it was a beautiful thing that Dr. Balakrishnan did. He’s a good loving person at heart, and I know that he sure wasn’t going on official business or just to show face.

A note to the wise; and this is not specifically referring to Dr. B. : Just coz you’re part of the PAP doesn’t mean it runs through your veins. Some of them like Dr. B and Ng Eng Hean are the real deal. They love their families and the people. I’d rather they take over the party.

Rest in Peace JBJ SIR.

I am sad that no one (before your departure) pays you such attention when you were making your rounds selling books…

Singaporeans are a very very pitiful and pathetic lot… I am glad I am out of that place.

Sigh

Sucker punch letters, drooling with sarcasm.
They can’t resist one last final dig and round it up with curtly PR.

Don’t blame them. You people chose them to be in power.

Poh,

Not all of us. I don’t recall consciously voting them into power.

chorus,
I suggest you read the chinese night newspaper which is more reflective and constructive than ShittyTimes which is mouthpiece for someone-you-know.

I think VB did the right thing, regardless whether it is a politically limiting move or not. He probably knew JBJ long before he joined politics…

I wish the reporters would respect the dead and not take so many pictures of people paying their last respects.

I too think the letter of condolences could have been better written, without mentioning how good PAP is, but instead focus on the good deed of JBJ. After all, he has gone, they should let bygones be bygones.

I’m saddened at JBJ’s sudden departure. He has fought the fight. Still fighting till his death. My condolences to his two sons and loved ones.

I’m extremely saddened at the sudden departure of our veteran opposition politician JBJ. It’s Singapore’s greatest loss. I remember seeing him selling his books. Despite so many adversities in life, he continued fighting, even till his death. My condolences to his two sons and their loved ones in this difficult time.

daniel:
Well, sadly, my proficiency in Chinese is not what it once was. Reading the Chinese papers will be a painful experience. Is ST’s coverage of “nation-building” nature? I might have a look just for the sake of it.

Tim W:
“I think it was a beautiful thing that Dr. Balakrishnan did. He’s a good loving person at heart, and I know that he sure wasn’t going on official business or just to show face.

A note to the wise; and this is not specifically referring to Dr. B. : Just coz you’re part of the PAP doesn’t mean it runs through your veins. Some of them like Dr. B and Ng Eng Hean are the real deal. They love their families and the people. I’d rather they take over the party.”

True, that.

The insensitivity of SM Goh and PM Lee has led to their character demise to take this opportunity to politicse JBJ’s death for their cause. Clearly, when a government is out of reach with its people, it is time for them to go.

when someone has passed away, you can say anything since a.) the deceased cannot say anything and b.) the bereaved also cannot say anything. Not liberating at all for everyone and it is too late.

in life, this belongs to the category of rewriting history which a lot of people do so that the real truth will not surface.

It’s funny that Dr Vivian visited JBJ’s funeral and deliver SM’s and PM’s letters.

What about Dr Vivian’s letter?

Let not JBJ’s death be in vain, He fought for true democracy in singapore and was villified for it. Let not his ideals of freedom and justice, the right to agree to disagree and a society where every singaporean truly matters, not be forgotten. Let His Life of resolutness & steadfastness against all insurmountable odds, give us hope for the future.

May God bless this Great Soul!

Rest in peace JBJ many will remember u….ur name will be in history book if…if the opp comes to power. So who is next to go ? u know who right ? he will never rest in peace, he wld rise if anything goes wrong.

I am indeed disappointed to read PM’s letter of condolence to Kenneth and Philip. From such a high office, the letter could have been graciously & tactfully written to a fellow SINGAPOREAN.

To Kenneth and Philip and all loved ones, my family’s deepest condolences.

Uncle JBJ, may you rest in peace. I will miss you. God Bless.

The Singapore Orchestra is playing well and why not ,even in funeral wake. But for PR, sorry to say that it is a disaster – human feelings should never be at the expense of the system when there is a tragedy like death in a family.
Are jobs opened for PR and letter writing work in all the high offices ?

A condolence must be a sincere condolence as it is more than a farewell – there should not be exploitation of agendas like “job discussion, etc “……
Two ministers in condolence letters, a third appeared to do the despatching and had to stay behind to wayang – what a show vis a vis the revealed contents of the condolences letters.
When will they ever learn ? Perhaps on judgement day.

“It’s funny that Dr Vivian visited JBJ’s funeral and deliver SM’s and PM’s letters.”

Given that Vivian is the only MP who attend JBJ’s funeral ? If he is not delivering the letter, will he be attending at all ?

Xiao Lee must sent his flying dagger one last time before JBJ’s coffin closes for the final time. How low can one stoop?
I can’t even fathom how JBJ’s 2 grieving children must feel at this time, having to receive a totally ungracious letter from PM (he is PM, lead by example, how to hope for gracious society if the top so ungracious?). They’ve just lost their father, the 2nd part of the letter talkc__k about not letting their father being opposition MP affect the children’s career. Veiled threat or forestall the threat they may pose? (that the sons will helm the Reform Party?)
Condolence letter supposed to talk about the deceased, his life, his work, his achievements/contributions. Letter speaks of JBJ like some low-life, but don’t forget he was elected twice by people of Anson to represent them in Parliament, he did it fairly, and didn’t become MP by cheating, gerrymandering, creating GRC etc…

Apparently, even in death PM Lee and SM Goh does not forgive JBJ.

Rest in Peace.

http://sunchair.blogspot.com/2008/10/passing-of-persistent-man.html

Don’t worry, the old man will join him soon. I will offer no such ‘condolence’ for him.

I am just wondering how much more “damage” can JBJ inflict on the PAP now that he is gone.

Does he or his family deserve this kind of “don’t forget that I have been kind to you before and done forget to say thank you (again)” letter?

*sighs*

This is the time (during a death) to put away bad feelings and come together. I wish LHL condolence letter could have just simply finished in two line. “WE ARE VERY SORRY TO LEARN JBJ PASSING AWAY. OUR THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU KENNETH AND PHILIP” would have made more sense than that stupid letter saying why this and that nonsense. Grow up for God’s sake and be sensitive to people’s feelings than its all about ME! ME! ME! thing!! Stop being a self centered.

I have always admired our senior leaders, be it LKY, Devan Nair, Rajaratnam, Goh Keng Swee, JBJ, Chiam See Tong to name a few. It doens’t matter whether they are oppositions or not, everyone is entitle to their own opinions but but at the end of the day we are mere human beings. This is the time we should put away our BIG TIME EGO away and SWOLLOW PRIDE and show some respect to the dead. My hearts goes to Jeyeratnam’s family. I have seen him around at many places selling his books and sometimes had tears in my eyes telling what a determine person JBJ is. Ihave bought his book and even had him autographed, i did that to show my support for him and his book but that doesn’t mean i am an opposition person.

I admire both LKY and JBJ for their strength and dedication. Life won’t be fun without oppositions. There’s got to be balance in everything, especially in dirty politic world. I don’t think any of these young/new leaders will be like LKY, Devan Nair and JBJ. They will always be unique!

MR. J.B. JEYERATNAM, MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE AND BLESS US FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE!
I LOVE YOU SIR!
YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

Best Regards

MNM

who want to destroy who ? Obviously Pap is afraid of the rise of WP. After Anson victory, Pap changed many rules to fix the oppositions. That we all know, when many lawyers supported WP in 1987/8, Maxist conspiracy was used as a disguise to intimidate them …. and many other events to stop opposition from advancing. Pap no need to shed crocodile tears.

regarding the letter of condolences: one bad turn deserves another -

I doubt even LKY would have written a condolence letter of such a nature – LHL seems to be sadly lacking in tact.

As for Dr.VB, I did think he was one of our more sincere politicians but he did make a pretty mean comment with regards to single mothers once, and that totally wiped out any good feelings I had about him as a politician and a person. =p

It’s not that I don’t want to support PAP, I support them, but I feel the leaders need to take a leaf out from JBJ, LTK and CST’s book and really get to know the people from the ground up – the every man. How can one be an effective MP if one has no idea what struggle the average Singapore goes through in their daily lives???

LKY at least had struggles as a youth and understands the heart of the Singaporeans of his era. Do our current leaders know where we are coming from?? Or have they grown up with too many golden spoons in their mouth??

A simply worded letter would have been more appropriate. Perhaps the drafters need to attend courses on letter writing.

JBJ has a place in Singapore history just as MM and the old guards.

LHL is very pretty, I remember when Ong Teng Cheong died he did not show much respect also. Ong TC was not given a grand wake from the state also.

how would he feel if his dad died?

the least u could is to respect your opponents when they are dead.

R.I.P

In his condolences, LHL choose to still jap a few more knife into JBJ even though he had died…how disgusting!!

Compared to LKY’s silence (at least he is not pretentious and superficial), LHL’s condolences speaks volume of the kind of political environment PAP will create for any and every opposition…you will not get a good ending if you go against PAP!

“Perhaps it was because he and the PAP never saw eye to eye on any major political issue and he sought by all means to demolish the PAP and our system of government.”

See what we meant by the kind of oppressive mentality PAP leaders have when dealing with the opposition…anyone that disagrees and never see eye-to-eye with them and the PAP government will be deemed as anti-Singapore.

WHY..because of the fact that PAP still believes and want everyone else to believe that Singapore belongs to them, not the people of Singapore. This I totally disagrees and I can better understand why JBJ had fight so hard till the last day of his life to overturn such notion within the PAP government.

Hence, he was not out to destroy PAP government…he was simply out to claim a place and ownership for each and every Singaporeans within their own land…SINGAPORE!

LONG LIVE THE JBJ SPIRIT!

redbean’ condolence to Phillip and Kenneth for the lost of their beloved father.

i have not known him personally, but as a politician that had given his all to serving Singapore in public service and in politics. his endeavour in politics could have been better in a more conducive and gracious socio political system.

jbj lost the political battle and paid an unduly high price that drew sympathy from many singaporeans. he lost not only his career as a judge, his legal practice, his wealth, and being cast aside from the main stream of society.

he could have it all, a good life, as a highly respected citizen, and two talented sons to be proud of. in defeat, he and his family took it in their stride, quietly like what is expected of gentlemen.

in the end, despite having lost all his material wealth and high offices, he is still highly respected by fellow Singaporeans as a good son of the country.

the man had left his mark in the history of Singapore.

It’s a good thing that we are able to see the despicable letter of LHL, now that we can see his true colors. It’s a big PR disaster for him.

LHL has a fixation, pardon the pun, with the “opposition”. Instead of having a hatchet like his father professed to have, LHL has his foot in the mouth instead. Father yields the weapon; the son got his limbs all messed up.

I am ashamed to say that I live in the son’s constituency, and I will need to quickly cobble up some excuses the next time he does his walkabout sessions.

The father, the son and the holy foot-in-the-mouth (syndrome)!

BL,

Reminds you of Bush Jr doesn’t he.. squandering the goodwill of their fathers.

What his condolence letter says is basically this :

Your father was practically a terrorist against the Singapore system of Government.
BUT ! we were merciful to you. His children.
The End.

There is so much local talents as evidenced in above scriptings.
JBJ in his untimely death brings up a lot of imagination, creativity and honesty in the people. May the rivers of blessings flow.
Several PAP MPs and Ministers were seen at the wake. Heard that even the president did not miss out.

I love scrolling down the comments to see so many people abolishing dear PM’s letter. I think Mr. Lee only wanted to reassure the sons that there are no hard (personal) feelings and goodwill is extended to them. He cited some facts (as usual, that’s his style), but still there is nothing shameful.

He did say at the beginning and the end that he is sad to learn of JBJ’s demise and sent them his deepest condolences. He even get a shining promising Mini-star to deliver this letter. IMO, I think some of you read too deep and think too wildly.

Nonetheless, you can rant and curse all you want here and now, but come 2011, please remember to “gui-gui” vote for the PAP to be in power again, since now there is really no more opposition leadership, and the economy in 2 years time really needs PAP, the real proven leader, to show us the way.

“There is so much local talents as evidenced in above scriptings.
JBJ in his untimely death brings up a lot of imagination, creativity and honesty in the people”

Now you know why we need to have freedom of speech otherwise how can Singapore be so vibrant and how can that attract you to this site ?

LKY and LHL have always been hell bent on controlling the citizens of Singapore similar to the Red Army of China. They have nothing but prejudice for people of color or of non-Chinese background. I recall when LKY was all out to destroy JBJ especially in the government controlled Singapore Straits Times. May this man rest in peace.

be realistic sounds like a loser and seems like he or she was being bribed to come here and say things to support PAP. Hey keep your dirty politics out of a HERO’S death. I am a PAP supporter but that doesn’t mean people can get away with silly acts.

People have their brains and have said what they felt should have been. Coime election time, we will be all given $600 to vote for PAP!! same old same old tricks!!
What a Joke!! Till toiday they can’t even win Potong pasir back another blow!! lol

so whoever you are be realistic, keep your lecture to PAP!! Liek i said i have always voted for PAP but the fact remains unchange that in death you act more civilise not immature!!

May JBJ rest in peace. He had a dream for Singapore that he fought relentlessly despite all obstacles. He is a hero and a true son of Singapore.

No PAP minister should attend the wake. Neither should any of them offer any condolence as whatever has been offered reflects the kind of mentality of the PAP.
Of course it is good that they have exposed themselves for all to know abou their inability to be appropriate, gracious and respectful.
It is obvious that an opposition politician should not see eye to eye with the ruling party. Otherwise he is not worth his salt as an opposition member.

The Lion has passed. May his soul rest in peace.
He fought an admirable fight against all odds, against a scheming lot. In the face of formidable and dubious adversity, he did not lose courage. On the contrary, it was the formidable adversary who lost courage and dislodged this great man with calculated and merciless tenacity.
The letters of condolence are a farce. They also expose the dictatorial poltical system. If one is an effective opponent, expect your offsprings/ family members to get a written letter of approval from the govt for employment/livelihood.
God bless this King with a lion’s heart. He shall be missed dearly.

Even at his death the PAP through their leaders would not let the poor man rest. They have to stick in their legs to give him one last kick.

The PM’s words have just set the standard for graciousness in Singapore.

And the fact that JBJ’s sons had to write to the then PM for a letter of clarification is in itself a great shame to the PAP government for creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. Goh Chok Tong thought that by revealing the letter it would put him in good light. Well, he had just shot his own foot.

Such narrow-chested men…and to think that both were paid millions to govern…

Justin Timberlake has a song “What goes around goes around!” Not to worry JBJ history will remember you. We singaporeans will remember what you did for us at your own expense.

Time will come to past when all who have done misdeeds will be taken to task. You did not fear death for you know that you tried to do good for the benefit of all of us.

But there are those who fear death. You know who i am referring to. Need i say more. One day there will be one day when all singaporeans will rise up and speak the truth and the truth will prevail. I hope i will be round to see it. If I am not rest assured i will be celebrating will all of you wherever I am.

God bless you JBJ. Rest assured you will be seated with God in heaven!

Let me offer a bit of my poor insight, to the best of my ability, what LHL parotted GCT mentioned that his gahmen does not hold anything against JBJ’s son, Kenneth and employers should evaluate him on his own merit.

It bemuses thoroughly me why is there a need whatsoever the need to write this said letter in the very first place. Simple logic tells us that there is cause and effect, things dont happen like that on its very own.

Secondly, lets try to see what is not said or mentioned. True, employers are reequested to evaluate Kenneth on his own merit. But think of it, just simple conjecture, if you are an empoyer, do you think that your business would be affected, your business would be more or would be less, if you really have the gahmen’s most hated political adversary’s son on your payroll?? If you are dependent directly on the gahmen for projects, would you really be wise to have him as part of your organisation??

The conclusion is yours.

Ya right, Mas Selenium is correct. Many companies dare not donate or support opposition parties because they are worried of being blacklisted by the govt. Every one knows of this infamous Pap, they will find fault and destroy a person if you are against the old man as seen in many cases. so that is why we only have 2 seats out of 84, which is a laughing stock !!

I felt nauseated when ungracious remarks and uncivilized wishes were made on Mrs. Lee’s recent serious illness.

The condolence letter sent by a PM of a 1st World country is diabolically obnoxious and atrociously repugnant, revolting and revulsive. Even a decent ordinary person would not kick at a dead animal. Let the dead bury the dead as Shakespeare said, “The evil that men doeth lives after them, the good is interned with their bones”.

I wonder how LHL would feel when such ungracious and revengeful remarks were to be hurled at one of his similar occasions in future. It’s barbaric and unthinkable. It would be best for him not to say anything or offer any hypocritical condolences.

Singapore needs people of courage and dare to stand up for their convictions and beliefs of justice and international rule of law and human rights. It’s not easy to fight against corruption and violations of human rights, justice and rule of law in high places. SUCH A MAN WAS JBJ and I hope his sons will follow his footsteps.

My humble sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family.

I’m not an anti or pro any political party in Singapore but just fair comments as a civilized human being and a man in the street.