First time in my entire life, at the age of 54, I heard the most absurd and in a way the most stupidest statement from MM Lee. He mentioned about Indians being not the same with the malay in a very diplomatic way. But why had he to mention about Indians and the bhramins? What does he know about Bhramins? And what has Bhramin got to do in this issue. Did the so called bhramins pioneered in Singapore? Now why was the issue of black and white brought into Parliment?

Are the indians black? Are the chinese White? What about the Malays? I want this article highlighted so for once and for all, the matter of the “pot call the kettle black” will be stopped. An asian comparing with the Europeans is firstly assholic. Secondly, Euporeans are truly white, African are truly black. The extremes in both colors. An indian is actually brown. A chinese is actually yellow. A malay is actually light brown. Now , this is being down to earth.

Now, if Indians are a square pegs in a round hole, then, are the chinese round pegs in a square hole? Both the Indians and the chinese forfathers equally were people from their native land, came to Singapore looking at greener pastures? The Indian forfathers footprint are here in Singapore as much as the chinese. Indians equally share every right and ownership in Singapore. I was born and brought up in Singapore. Where else is my country if not for Singapore? Who has the right to call a citizen by birth, a square peg in a round hole? Those who were not born in Singapore might be the ones to be called a round peg in a square hole.

Sir, the problem is with old age. Once you reach a certain age, one should have the wisdom, humbleness and generousity to gracefully step down and allow the so called mentored lives and ways go on. Otherwise the older you get the messier you become. Lets not mess up things here. Singaporean and its team of well groomed leaders, under the watchful selection and choice of MM lee are well taught and equipped to handle the nation. Let nature and the real concern force “God” take care of the rest. I believe it was God who employed a man called Lee Kuan Yew to give this island called Singapore a face lift. And i also believe God has paid Lee Kuan Yew handsomely. This earth and its fullness belongs to God.

Lets us come back to earth and get this straight into our heads. No individual preson or race is to be intimidated by mortal soul. God the owner of all the land on earth will defend and protect the neglected and the innocent. Knowingly or unknowingly lets not sow differences in the hearts and minds of the younger generations. If this nation has followed the terms and conditions of the PAP for all these years, it is because, the people were taught to know good and bad. So, even now they are willing to listen and be careful what we teach them, especially what we say in Parliament where all are listening. One last humble advice. Whether big or small there must be an age cap to retire.

I’m Singaporean, born and bred here and very happy to be here. Granted life isn’t perfect on our tiny isle but life isn’t bad at all. Granted, I always want more but I also have enough.

Having lived and worked overseas, in the USA no less, I don’t find it more attractive than living in Singapore. I chose to come back to Singapore.

It’s safe in Singapore and seriously, most people aren’t destitute here. There is a section of society that is disadvantaged but certainly not destitute.

Truth is, I do find it sad when I read all these angry comments. It is quite sad that a lot of Singaporeans really don’t appreciate what they have in Singapore. So many take take safety, security, stability, prosperity and a roof over our heads so lightly.

And I really hate the anti-foreigner, jingoistic and xenophobic sentiment that seems to have taken hold over so many people in Singapore. If people come to Singapore, work hard, pay their taxes and be generally good people all round, then why should I hate them. Being Singaporean born and bred doesn’t equate good person. God knows too that before Singapore became a nation, all my ancestors, my parents included, weren’t even technically Singaporean. God knows too that without the help of foreigners, several of our currently thriving industries would never even have gotten off the ground. Without them, our city-state would be a lot dirtier and several of our factories would have closed down from the lack of labour.

And I hate this elitist attitude when it comes to the English language. If we really are to measure our right to proclaim ourselves as Singaporeans based on our ability to use this language, a huge proportion of Singaporeans would fail and many would fail quite spectacularly too. And the really ironic thing about all this is, our National Language is actually Malay and how many of us can actually speak Malay. English was merely chosen because it was a neutral language, the most obvious language to pick as the lingua franca of this land because our ex-colonial masters were the British.

And when ever someone like me says something positive about this nation and the current crop of politicians, we are insulted and yelled down by the very posters who claim they want democracy and FREEDOM of speech. Instead of a reasoned argument, I’m often subject to name calling and assumptions that I must most certainly be a PAP crony. Ironic but true which is why I’m going to write my “I think it is great here” post and then high-tailing out of here never to come back again.

Sorry mice coz i didn’t get the message and maybe was deleted.

post #129 on August 26th, 2009 11.04 am

“mice, you mean misquote as in?”

sorry Singa, i think TOC deleted a comment.

i quoted Frog’s comment in post #124 (was post #125 then), on August 24th, 2009 9.35 am. i quoted the date & time as well to acertain that the post number #?? matches the date & time.

my enquiry was to Frog.

singaporeans future is in his hand and he has gone away.

LKY knows well what he is capable of and lky mind risk in peace once he know rajaratnam has gone

mice, you mean misquote as in?

post #125 on August 24th, 2009 9.35 am

did you misquote?

post #123 on August 24th, 2009 7.00 am

“This person is not picking a fight, just taking opportunity to show what he/she learnt in English lessons.”

there is no need to prove it, not here loh.

On healthcare subsidy, the public fund for healthcare subsidy is finite. Every dollar spent on subsidizing the PRs is a dollar less to subsidize Citizens. So, the government is subsidizing PRs at the expense of us Citizens.

On National Service, the government dare not get PRs to do NS lest they pack up and go. Male Singapore Citizens, however, have nowhere to go. So, we are compelled to do NS dutifully. We commit our time and risk our lives, to provide the secured environment for our foreign counterparts to continue their lives here uninterrupted, studying, working, raising their families, and going on holidays.

A Minister drawing $1million salary has failed in his responsibility to increase the birthrate. Consequently, the government is freely handing out PR and Citizen statuses. Some might think that this Minister has not performed too badly since the birthrate has not dropped further. However, the current low birthrate might simply be at a natural steady state.

Half the Singapore population is foreigners and PRs who are not keen to become Citizens. In times of trouble in Singapore, they have somewhere else to go to. Sadly, Citizens are stuck here.

did you realise that major events like the F1 race & YOG next year depend very much on the goodwill of volunteers who are largely unpaid?

VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE LARGELY UNPAID?? REALLY? GUESS WHAT ROD,YOU GOT TO GO DEEPER TO SEE THINGS. MAYBE YOU READ TOO MUCH NEWS RATHER THEN GOING DOWN THE GROUND TO VIEW IN ALL ANGLE.

“….I still await quality responses to my three comments that warrant quality responses from one who loves Singapore. Where on earth have all the smart people gone?….”

Expecting quality responses to garbage postings? Sure TOC/blogs are free space but this person must be real cheap.

I also have a hypothesis, also not supported by research, blah, blah…..I heard quite often some mothers dropped their babies on their heads when they were young. Those babies grew up thinking the world is flat & the universe revolves around them. The remedy, wise men advised, is to drop these people on their head again to hopefully reverse the process. No helmets allowed for max. effect.

Apologies to the TOC community — garbage begets garbage. No worries if the editor remove this comment.

This person is not picking a fight, just taking opportunity to show what he/she learnt in English lessons.

“Am I the only one here who thinks that Rod isn’t here for a debate? He’s just here to pick a fight.”

you are not alone. ;)