Patriotism and gratitude require reciprocity

Aug. 17 | The following is by Mr Cheong Wing Lee in response to Canadian, Mr Eric J Brooks’s second letter to the Straits Times. Mr Cheong emigrated to Canada from Singapore and is now a Canadian citizen. Dear Editor, Mr. Brooks’ second letter published in...

Canadian tells S’poreans to “be grateful”

Jul. 31 | Andrew Loh / Contribution from Leong Sze Hian Click to enlarge / Straits Times, 31 July 2009 Mr Eric J Brooks is a happy man – happy with how Singapore is. In his letter to the Straits Times Forum Page on 31July, his effusive praise for the Singapore...