tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post2373566275143546944..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: Singapore. The need for peaceful protest and why the Internet alone will not do.Gopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-954299236189349342012-07-20T09:27:44.877-07:002012-07-20T09:27:44.877-07:00To wtf,
Surely there are consequences in protestin...To wtf,<br />Surely there are consequences in protesting, even peacefully in Singapore. There are consequences of doing it anywhere in the world. In Bashar Assad's Syria, if they catch you they will beat you till all your bones are broken. In Singapore they may put you in jail for a week and other forms of harassment. <br /><br />I am not sure where you got you got the idea that I was suggesting that there was no price to pay for peaceful protests in Singapore.<br /><br />What I am saying is this. If Singaporeans want to see a change in their system of government, from one of dictatorship and the corruption of the Lee Ruling Family to one of freedom, democracy and human rights, they have to bring this about through lawful means. And one lawful means and the most effective one, is peaceful protests. <br /><br />Because I am now living in the USA, does not prevent me from trying to persuade Singaporeans in Singapore to overthrow this dictatorship of the Lee Ruling Family. <br /><br />In fact it I believe that peaceful protests are going to happen in Singapore very soon, regardless of my writing. I only wish it begins as soon as possible. <br /><br />I do believe that although you might be so afraid of doing anything for the good of your island, not everyone is as afraid as you are.Gopalan Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-81374612531116039462012-07-20T07:54:38.735-07:002012-07-20T07:54:38.735-07:00Again Gopalan says "protest on the streets,&q...Again Gopalan says "protest on the streets," "the constitution supports you," "the world supports you," blah, blah, blah.<br /><br />You forget, what happened to the few protestors? e.g., what happened to Tak Boleh Tahan? NOTHINHG substantial happened. The leaders got nailed (as usual) and the others were scared out of their wits. The population kept silent (as usual), Lee and Co, walk away laughing.<br /><br />You Gopalan have no clue about the Singapore population mindset. How can you, sitting in confort in the US, knowing Lee cannot touch you? If you were in Singapore, earning a living, would you risk that and let yoru family starve? No, you would not, which is why you left. Now you want others to venture where you did not dare?<br /><br />For the record, you too protested in Tak Boleh Tahan etc., yes, but you have the comfort of a US passport, and with it some protection, something most Singaporeans do not have.<br /><br />ONE QUESTION: why do you keep asking people to destroy their lives and livelihoods, knowing the Singapore mindset? It does not affect you, so is that okay then to let others go to the dogs?wtfnoreply@blogger.com