tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post6148793609101200064..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: It won't be long before Singaporeans take to the streets in protest.Gopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-4598474342959959192007-12-09T00:52:00.000-08:002007-12-09T00:52:00.000-08:00Hello Mike Zeng,Although it is true that Singapore...Hello Mike Zeng,<BR/><BR/>Although it is true that Singapore lawyers may seem reluctant to take on the government, because the conditions existing in Singapore, it is incorrect to say that they are any worse off as humans than others elsewhere.<BR/><BR/>I have practiced law in Singapore for more than 10 years and I know them as well as anyone else.<BR/><BR/>The lawyers in Singapore are very concerned about the high handedness of the Singapore government. But because of what has happened to others such as JB Jeyaretnam and Dr. Chee, they are afraid to take on the government head on.<BR/><BR/>As for wanting to make money, everyone does, including me. And I am sure, you as well.<BR/><BR/>So let us not put down Singapore lawyers entirely.<BR/><BR/>With the protests in Malaysia, Singaporeans too will begin peaceful protests. With them Singapore lawyers too will join. Just as doctors, engineers and diesal engine mechanics.<BR/><BR/>Things are going to better. You will see.<BR/><BR/>Gopalan Nair<BR/>Fremont, Northern CaliforniaGopalan Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-54899652310432920882007-12-09T00:19:00.000-08:002007-12-09T00:19:00.000-08:00About S'pore lawyers.....I happen to know and rub ...About S'pore lawyers.....I happen to know and rub shoulders with many of them, young and old.Many here will agree with me that 99%of them are more interested in making big bucks, drive a Merz or a BMW, live in landed property or a luxurious condo than fight the PAP Govt for democracy an freedom of this and that. They have become so money-faced, they have lost their conscience, compassion for the down-trodden and the poor.And LKY knows this for a fact and will continue to encourage and support their greed for manna.Sad but true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com