We just passed our election, and we thought we have seen the best in upgrading works, repairs, voice of the people, and what more? I have seen: Life renovation, parks upgrading, roof repair, and door to door survey of people.
IMF is coming! And we are seeing: Roads being laid anew, main highway are going to closed, demonstrations are banned (I thought it has never been allowed?), 4million people are TOLD to smile, and servants are trained to bring ambassadors' wife for shopping. Later, IMF told us 'all civil society should allow peaceful demonstration' (meaning we are not civil after all).
I tried to develop a sense 'we are hospitable.' Yet, a hidden sense of disgrace emerge from beneath. We are Singapore and we do things our own way, say what we think is right, and show people our life as it is. Instead, we almost scrambled to attempt HIDING our self-induced inferiority complexes. I think we have the infrastructure and opportunities to be a great nation. But first, we need to learn to be ourselves, and show others the same. Make them love and assimilate the real Singapore.
No comments:
Post a Comment