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Supporting Chee Soon Juan's caféSupporting Chee Soon Juan's café I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café despite their political preferences” (July 16). The underlying objective of doing any business is to ensure it is viable and profitable. Otherwise, there is no point of undertaking risk for it. It is natural for...

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries? I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries” (June 14) by Mr Yoong Siew Wah. It has always been a controversial topic which concerns about our top political leaders who receive their salaries that are many times higher than those foreign political leaders. Our...

Steering with stability in transition timesSteering with stability in transition times I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial, “Steering with stability in transition times” (May 16). Let us analyze and interpret this specific subject from a broad perspective, how Singapore should respond and adapt to the evolution of the entire international situation and formulate its foreign policy that is extremely...

We will lead in our own wayWe will lead in our own way I read with interest The Today’s report, “'We will lead in our own way': : Lawrence Wong takes office as 4th prime minister of Singapore” (May 15). We can get some inspiration or enlightenment from the story of the 108 heroes in Water Margin: they originally had their own abilities, aspirations and ambitions. They...

Chinese villagers living on cliffsChinese villagers living on cliffs In the Liangshan Mountains of Sichuan Province in China, there is a small isolated village on a cliff 1,400 meters above sea level. This is the village of Atuler, known as the Cliff Village with 72 families who has been living there for almost 200 years. All travel is by a ladder that leads to the sky at almost right...

Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the westUkraine will cease to exist thanks to the west Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector...

Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride priceBride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price Contrary to popular beliefs, many couples in China are unable to afford to get married. With the exception of rural villages, those in the cities mostly asked for hundreds of thousands in bride price (聘礼/彩礼). According to our techie who has been in China for over a decade, the bride price may include monies intended...

Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian workers looking to moveHigher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian... I refer to the Independent Singapore’s Featured News SG Economy, “Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for Asian workers looking to move” (Feb 22). In this era of rapid technological advancement, all countries are faced with the dilemma of being hungry for talent. Therefore, top talents in respective...

Where Romance Meets FinanceWhere Romance Meets Finance Sugarbook was launched by Darren Chan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a luxury dating website designed to resolve financial issues through emotional support. It provides a platform to grow your relationships through mutual benefits that are not restricted to mentorship, companionship, wealth and emotional support. It...

Marriage, children and practical concernsMarriage, children and practical concerns A couple bows before their parents and offers them tea, as is traditional in Chinese weddings. I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial “Marriage, children and practical concerns” (Feb 5). Since the history of human civilisation, the formation of individual family and the issue of procreation have become two...

Not in my backyardNot in my backyard I refer to the TODAY’s Commentary, “'Not in my backyard' — when some groups can protest more loudly, the most vulnerable ones suffer” (Jan 25, 2024). A few good points from the article are worth to be probed further and discussed. In December 2023, the announcement of plans by The National Environment Agency...

Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presenceOpposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presence I refer to The Independent Singapore’s SG Politics column, “Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary presence” (Nov 29, 2023). As we know, Singapore political scene has been firmly dominated by the PAP since 1959. Thus, the opposition parties in Singapore have to face and withstand many challenges ahead...

Educating the next generationEducating the next generation I read with interest the Straits Times’ Editorial, “Educating the next generation” (Jan 5, 2024). Any form of spontaneous learning should provide you with a happy, positive, and memorable experience. However, only a small number of children are in exception. Therefore, based on this, parents should realize the...

GST increase in 2024GST increase in 2024 On 1 Jan 2024 GST rises 1% from 8% to 9%; this is a 12.5% increase in GST. I am not convinced that this is necessary. It will contribute to inflation, and cause economic hardship. The handouts to mitigate this are temporary and the increase is permanent. In 2015, when the possibility of GST rising was an election issue...

Race relations in SingaporeRace relations in Singapore I refer to the Today’s “Commentary: In 1954, David Marshall spoke about race relations in Singapore. Have we made real progress since then?” (Dec 15). For any country to be prosperous and powerful, it must first achieve political and social stability, and its people must live in harmony and be united. Only in this...

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Editorial
Rare typhoon-like storm hits Singapore

Rare typhoon-like storm hits Singapore

Strong winds that people called a mini typhoon hit Singapore on Tuesday evening, September 17, toppling...
Super typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu...

Super typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu...

After hitting Shanghai on Monday (17th Sept), Typhoon Bebinca hit the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu province....
Why storms and typhoons are wrecking havoc in Asia...

Why storms and typhoons are wrecking havoc in Asia...

Typhoon Bebinca has made landfall in China on Monday (16th Sept). Shanghai has been slammed by the city's...
Super typhoon Bebinca wreaks havoc In Shanghai

Super typhoon Bebinca wreaks havoc In Shanghai

The mega city of Shanghai was brought to a standstill on Monday (16th Sept) as residents at home had...
Severe flooding wrecks havoc in Europe

Severe flooding wrecks havoc in Europe

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc across central and eastern Europe, following days of torrential...
Iran poised to launch mega-retaliation against Israel

Iran poised to launch mega-retaliation against Israel

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a high-ranking IRGC commander, has announced that Iran will soon...
Super typhoon Yagi batters Hainan island in China

Super typhoon Yagi batters Hainan island in China

Heavy rains and strong winds swept through Hainan province Friday as a powerful typhoon, dubbed Yagi,...
Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Putin visits Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia for a visit, despite the risk of arrest under...
Axis of Resistance vows to escalate attacks on Israel...

Axis of Resistance vows to escalate attacks on Israel...

The Axis of Resistance groups in Iraq have escalated their threats against Israel and the US. They have...
Russia pounds Ukraine for the second consecutive day

Russia pounds Ukraine for the second consecutive day

In one of the biggest air attacks launched by Russia, hundreds of missiles and drones were launched targeting...
Russia pounds Ukraine in retaliation for invasion of...

Russia pounds Ukraine in retaliation for invasion of...

Russia unleashed a massive missile and drone assault on NATO-backed Ukraine amid rising tensions over...
Houthis ready to strike Israel

Houthis ready to strike Israel

Houthi-installed defence minister in Yemen has warned that his forces are ready to strike Israel. Major...
Israel imposes restriction on media to hide damages...

Israel imposes restriction on media to hide damages...

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is set to present proof or videos of attacks near Tel Aviv. Israeli...
Hezbollah hints at 'full response' after major rocket...

Hezbollah hints at 'full response' after major rocket...

The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones towards Israel on...
How strong is Singapore's fighter jets?

How strong is Singapore's fighter jets?

Singapore's fighter jets are supposedly the most advanced force in the entire Southeast Asian region. What...
Major escalation fears as Hezbollah pounds Israel with...

Major escalation fears as Hezbollah pounds Israel with...

Hezbollah and Israel both have announced large-scale military operations against each other. Israel is...
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Covid Done, New Virus Emerges: 100s Killed, WHO Declares Global Health Emergency. The World Health...
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three...
Opinions
A random thought on the comedy of error

A random thought on the comedy of error

The comedy of error that is circling around in Singapore although mind-boggling but amuses Singaporeans...
The Great America, No More

The Great America, No More

America was propagated as the Great Nation in the last century when I was born, even though the world...
A glimpse of the obscurantism of Singapore society

A glimpse of the obscurantism of Singapore society

This is not an attempt at self-exaltation but to give a glimpse of the obscurantism of the Singapore...
Excess Deaths in Singapore

Excess Deaths in Singapore

I applaud ST journalist's effort in pursuing this issue of Excess Deaths in Singapore (which is one of...
Throwing out the baby with the bath water

Throwing out the baby with the bath water

Mr Shanmugam says Singapore has laws and policies to prevent riots like those seen in the UK recently...
Let dead dogs lie

Let dead dogs lie

Alas, Pritam should have let dead dogs lie. I am surprised that he is making a bid to have his case...
Total Policy Reset

Total Policy Reset

Lawrence Wong talked about "reset" but up till now, I am still not quite sure what is installed in his...
The divination of a self-exaltation myth

The divination of a self-exaltation myth

The euphoria that accompanied the appointment of Lawrence Wong as prime minister is understandable.because...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally

I have more praises than criticisms for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's (LW) National Day Rally. He...
Build Our Core

Build Our Core

On this very day of celebrating our 59th National Day, we as a people, a country and the Singaporean...
More Singaporeans eligible to vote in next General...

More Singaporeans eligible to vote in next General...

More Singaporeans eligible to vote in next General Election (GE)- CNA online 22 July 2024. There are...
Excess Deaths Comparison Chart

Excess Deaths Comparison Chart

This is the Excess Deaths Comparison Chart that MOH has neither disputed nor commented on. It...
Focusing on frail, senior patients

Focusing on frail, senior patients

Tan Tock Seng (TTS) focuses on frail, senior patients as it celebrates 180th anniversary- ST online,...
Who is replacing us?

Who is replacing us?

My fellow Singaporeans,we face an existential threat,that is exacerbated by PAP policies. The number...
Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

We first thought the attempted assassination of Trump was a "Lone Wolf" incident. However, there are...
Allianz offers to buy a stake in Income Insurance

Allianz offers to buy a stake in Income Insurance

Allianz offers to buy a stake in Income Insurance- 18 July 24, Straits Times. Allianz has done its...
I am not a 'woke'

I am not a 'woke'

I am known to be a Democratic Socialist. Democracy comes before Socialism. Traditionally, people regard...
Assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Assassination attempt on Donald Trump

I strongly condemn the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the United States Republican presidential...
Letters
Supporting Chee Soon Juan's café

Supporting Chee Soon Juan's café

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s news, “Singaporeans urged to support Chee Soon Juan's café...
Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?

Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries?

I refer to The TR-Emeritus opinion article, “Will PM Wong address the astronomical ministerial salaries”...
Steering with stability in transition times

Steering with stability in transition times

I refer to The Straits Times’ Editorial, “Steering with stability in transition times” (May 16). Let...
We will lead in our own way

We will lead in our own way

I read with interest The Today’s report, “'We will lead in our own way': : Lawrence Wong takes office...
Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for...

Higher salaries lead Singapore to become top pick for...

I refer to the Independent Singapore’s Featured News SG Economy, “Higher salaries lead Singapore...
Marriage, children and practical concerns

Marriage, children and practical concerns

A couple bows before their parents and offers them tea, as is traditional in Chinese weddings. I...
Not in my backyard

Not in my backyard

I refer to the TODAY’s Commentary, “'Not in my backyard' — when some groups can protest more loudly,...
Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary...

Opposition parties seek to strengthen parliamentary...

I refer to The Independent Singapore’s SG Politics column, “Opposition parties seek to strengthen...
Snippets
Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

Singapore Tightens Casino Regulations to Combat Money...

In a move to strengthen its position as a well-regulated financial hub, Singapore is set to implement...
The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

The All-Time Top Singaporean Poker Players

Poker is one of the world's most popular games with games being played recreationally and professionally....
How to Increase Image Size without Compromising Quality

How to Increase Image Size without Compromising Quality

In our digital world, crisp, top-notch images make your content pop, whether on a website, social media,...
Chinese villagers living on cliffs

Chinese villagers living on cliffs

In the Liangshan Mountains of Sichuan Province in China, there is a small isolated village on a cliff...
Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

Ukraine will cease to exist thanks to the west

Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing...
Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price

Bride's family asked for RMB 500,000 in bride price

Contrary to popular beliefs, many couples in China are unable to afford to get married. With the exception...
The fall of Alibaba's Jack Ma

The fall of Alibaba's Jack Ma

The story of how Jack Ma betrayed everyone that helped and gave him what he has today. The video also...
中國唯一的一妻多夫制的地方

中國唯一的一妻多夫制的地方

A land enshrouded in spirituality, Tibet is home to distinct cultural traditions and astounding natural...
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林福寿医生演说稿全文

林福寿医生演说稿全文

作者:林福寿医生 译者:新加坡文献馆 前言:2009年11月14日,林福寿医生在一个新书发布会上演说,这是他在获释多年后的首次公开谈话。这一天,恰巧是美国总统奥巴马到访新加坡出度亚太经合组织首脑会议。 演说稿全文: 我对这本书所作出的贡献是不多的。因为我的健康欠佳,我的体力局限了我的写作。这些主要是我在1972年期间即被囚禁9年后所发表过的声明书。 我们都知道,我是在1963年2月2日在一场冷藏行动中被逮捕,我是在近20年囚禁之后被释放,是当年遭逮捕众人中的最后一名获释者。这些声明主要是表白我对被囚禁事件的观感立场。 在 经过了9年的囚禁后,他们要我发表一篇声明书,首先,要表达支持所谓的新加坡民主体制,其二,要表示放弃从事政治。我告诉他们,这两个要求是相互矛盾的, 因为如果确实是有国会民主,我就没有必为要放弃政治话动。他们于是说:‘你必须讲一些悔悟的话,要不然李光耀会很没有面子。’ 对我而言,这并非是一个自尊的问题,而是一个原则的问题。 首 先,如果一个人是为了要挽救自己的面子而去剥夺其他人的基本权力,那么,这个面子是不值得去挽救的。要知道,最主要的民主权力就是新加坡人的基本宪法权 力。任何人的这一个权力都不能够被剥夺,然后向他勒索去敲诈一份表示悔悟和忏悔的声明书。这整个事件为的是要发表一份悔过声明书,我断然拒绝这个要求。 之后,声明书事件的过后,我又被囚禁了另外的近10个年头。因此,总共是19年又8个月,这远比一个无期徒刑来得更长。无期徒刑犯获得1/3减刑后,在囚禁13年后获释。但是,我是在没有罪状,没有法庭审讯的情况下却要遭受比无期徒刑犯更长的囚禁。 最近有一些杂七杂八的有关政治拘留人士有权向咨询委员会进行上诉的言论。我要告诉你们我的一些有关这个咨询委员会的经验。 在囚禁了约1年过后,在一个下午的4点钟,我被召唤到监狱的大门,那儿有一份通告告示我会在隔天出庭会见咨询委员会,他们给了我两张全页的所谓罪状单。我告诉他们我要保留这些罪状单以便我在明天出庭时使用。他们说:‘不行,你不可以保留它,在你读完后我们要把它收回’。 我告诉他们我要把这件事通知我的律师,他们说,‘不可以,你有权力去通知你的律师,但是你现在不可以打电话给他’,我回应说:‘这样的话,我要如何去通知我的律师?’他说:‘这就是法律’。 于是第二天早上我被拷上手铐带往最高法庭出席由三人组成咨询委员会的开庭听审。一名法官,他是Judge Winslow以及另外两人。一人是一位叫什么Elias的,我猜想他是名律师,以及另一名华人绅士,但我忘了他的名字叫什么。 看看这些所谓的罪状单,上面有着许多空空的留白,我问Judge Winslow这些留白有着什么的意识?他说:‘唉呀,这些就是罪状,由于这些都是非常敏感的内容,所以只可以让咨询委员会知道,但你不可以知道’。 我说:‘天底下岂有这样的事,不知道自己的罪状又如何去进行辩护?’,我向他请教如何是好,他耸耸肩膀要说话,我于是质问:‘这岂不是在开司法的玩笑’。他回应说:‘这就是法律’。 你 看,整个事件就是一场司法闹剧。我的意识是,这真是令人难以置信的,竟然会有人见证了这般的对所谓的司法进行嘲弄。在现实上,把一名高等法院的法官摆上咨 询委员会的主席位置,会给于公众一种印象,以为这是一种判决,里头有着公平正义。我于是告诉他,如果我是名高院法官,我是不会为了让人信服这种嘲弄场合而 出席。 然后,这名Elias警告我说这是蔑视法庭的尊严。我对蔑视法庭的说法感到高兴,因为我已经被囚禁在牢房里,这种告诫对我而言是没有什么分别的。 顺便一提,在我的20年囚禁生活里,我曾被关押在新加坡各处的全部牢房里,除了归女监狱之外。 结 果,那位法官说,‘不必,不必,让这位医生说他想要说的话,这里头并没有蔑视法庭的一回事’。于是我用了3个小时的时间逐一的对全部的所谓罪状提出反驳。 其中一条罪状是虚构的,我被指控为8名华惹诽谤事件的学生之一,我说:‘真实的情况是,我并没有身为这8位学生之一的殊荣,事实上,我觉得能够被看成是当 中一员就是件值得荣幸之事,但是,我并非8人中的一人。当时这8名学生在无答辩情况下获得无罪释放,而其辩护律师就是李光耀本人,他不就是如今囚禁我的那 一个人?’ 他说:‘这就是法律。’ 所有的一切都是法律。 你们最近常听到所谓的依法执法。看看现时的内部安全法令,这条法令是在嘲讽依法执法的概念。这条法令是在依法执法的范畴之外。一旦你在内部安全法令下被拘捕,你就完全无法寻求任何法律上的庇护。 我 曾两次尝试寻求人身保护令的庇护。其中一回是由于政府的错误让我从技术上取得了胜利 – 他们并没有签署我的拘捕令。这文件原本应该是由部长签署,但却让一名公务员去代签。因此,在这一回里头法庭因为技术性错误而释放我。当我获释时,内政部在 女皇镇的监狱门口等候着我。我在获释后的一分钟又再遭到逮捕。这是一个开玩笑的释放。为了这件人身保护令的事,我遭受到惩罚,把我关进所有囚禁中心里最声 名狼藉的囚禁所,中央警署的总部。 这个地方根本不适合即便是用来关畜生,更何况是人类。这个地方很阴深,臭气熏天,严重缺乏空气 流通,人在里头很难呆过24个小时,但是,我却每天24个小时的被关押在里边。这个地方到处是爬虫,我有许许多多的爬虫相伴,没有阅读的书籍,其光线阴暗 到我无法看见我手上的纹理。于是我们5个人进行绝食,我因溃疡出血而被转送医院。那里是有着所谓的人身保护令,可以冒险的去尝试使用它,你会遭受严峻的惩 罚。 我第二次尝试人身保护令是当他们要强迫我去从事手工粗活。那时是1972年。他们说所有拘留者都必须去干体力劳工,这是改过 自新的训练计划之一。我被指派从事木工,那位警监告诉我说,这样做会对身位医生的你有益,你的手会变得更为敏捷。于是,我回应:‘你没有进入一所医学院的 资格,而你现在却是在告诉一名医生,什么样的毕业后专业训练会对他有益。你是否太过高估了你自己的能耐?他说:‘这就是法律,你每天必须获得8分钱的酬 劳。’于是我们进行了绝食,我们群中的一些人进行了3个月的绝食,为的是要挫折他们把我们当成刑事罪犯去进行劳改。我在进行了3个星期的绝食行动后,他们 进来对我说,‘那好吧,我们免除你的劳改。’ 那一群囚禁在明月弯的女性拘留者进行了130天的绝食,她们遭受强迫喂食。她们当中 有些人被用吸管抽入食道喂奶后引发呕吐。警监下令狱警把一位呕吐后女拘留者抬走,并用她的裤子去拖地。就是用这样的方法去对待拘留者。当然的,这些都遭到 报章的隐瞒掩盖,但是这些就是我们的遭遇和经历。 我们都经历过单独囚禁。根据李光耀本人的说法,单独囚禁是一种最恶劣的酷刑。让我向你们读出李光耀所说的有关单独囚禁‘给予一个人的最大惩罚是完全隔绝在地牢里,阴暗,完全没有任何的生命激励因素。这是一个真实的酷刑。’李光耀,2008年1月。 虽 然他知道这是一种真实的酷刑,他毫不感到负疚的对所有的拘留者使用这种真实的酷刑,无一幸免。我们都要经历这种真实的酷刑,并非只是一天,两天,而是6个 月。要知道,在法令下,是有一定的保护即使是对刑事罪犯行使这种酷刑。一个刑事犯一旦违反了监狱的条例会遭受到单独囚禁,但为期不可长于2个星期,因为这 将会带来严重的精神健康上的损伤。然而,对政治拘留者而言,他们並不受到保护。 那位李有成,南洋商报的总经理,被单独囚禁,不是 一次而是两次,他坚强的挨过了这些真实的酷刑。T T 拉惹,一名律师,他被囚禁两年半,其中两次单独囚禁6个月。赛、扎哈利的17年囚禁里共经历4次的单独囚禁。我们都引以为荣,我们虽然面对千辛万苦的艰 难,我们没有退缩。我们站稳我们的立场,我们保住了自已的尊严。 今天,他们呼吁我们要有雅量。宽宏大量是什么意思?只有那些经历 过苦难折磨,才可享有道德的权利,道德的地位去展现雅量风范,不是那群犯错者。做错事的人要寻求宽恕,如果他们承认犯错,就要道歉。並不是由酷刑下的受害 者去乞求宽恕。我们是那群具有雅量风范的人,我们可以宽宏大量,如果犯错者承认错失,并且寻求宽恕。 1972年我通过妻子 Beatrice Chen发表了一份声明书,当然的,报章都压抑了这件事,但学生组织却广泛传阅 – 我说正确的解决方法是在没有条件要求的情况下释放我们。无条件释放。此外,你要对我们的长期囚禁作出赔偿并进行道歉。我说我愿意放弃这最后的两项条件,既 赔偿和道歉,因为我不相信像李光耀这样自大傲慢的人会轻易的让步。对于无条件释放的一项 – 我们的立场是坚定的。我坚持了立场,为此而遭受了20年的苦难。这就是我为了我们的尊严而付出的代价。 在新加坡,我们有一个现 象,那就是政府领袖自认有廉正,这廉正是用全世界最高的薪金去支撑,然而,对政治上的异议者和拘留者而言,政府领袖的廉正却是以全世界最长的监狱囚禁去维 持。这两种廉正是不同的,就好象天和地的比较。有什么理由需要别人作出如此的牺牲去维护他的廉正与信仰?政府为什么要以如此的高薪去酬劳自已。这是当今新 加坡政治现实里的一个不道德层面。 看吧,无审讯的囚禁是反和平的行为,这是一祌暴力行为。他们并非在白天的时候礼貌的投帖拜访。 他们在凌晨时分的4点钟。这个时段里一般正常的人都在睡眠,但却是政治恐怖分子与独裁者进行勾当的时机。一旦你被逮捕,你就面对各种名样的精神以至于身体 上的酷刑。这並非单独发生者1963年的那一批拘留者,这也发生在其他不同时期的拘留者:如1972年,甚至于迟至1987年。当张素兰和她的那一批所谓 的马克思主义拘留者也同样面对精神与内体上的刑罚。当这几位女律师在获释后发表了她们遭受虐待的声明书之后,它们又再遭逮捕並被迫收回他们的指责。 那门子的依法执法会允许起诉的原告者受到被指控的被告政府的惩罚,还被迫收回他们的指控?这不就是一个上下颠倒的司法体系吗?看啊,对着这样的一种情况,律师公会却连一句话也不敢说。之所以变得如此无能是因为律师公会在1987年遭到了他们的修理。 现在,傅树介写了一篇有关冷藏行动的好文章,里边,他揭露了好些从英国档案局解密的文件,展示了英国当局如何与李光耀密谋的共同合作在1963年大选之前摧毁反对党阵营。合并的整个目的就是在1963年大选之前毁灭反对党。 到 了今天,那个人民行动党要站立在道德的据高点,要求其他国家讲求人权,甚至于向缅甸要求释放他们的政治拘留者。但是,他们究竞有什么可以站立的道德据高点 去提出这种要求?翻开他们的过往记录来看,他们所站立着的座墩里头充满了蠕虫和害虫。让他们先去忏悔自已的不光彩人权记录,之后,你或许才会有道德上的权 力去坪击别人缺乏人权。 博树介也撰写了本书的最后一章[华惹一代],有关社会主义的未来。你们之中必然有人会置疑,在俱乐部成立 50年后,社会主义到了现今的年代,还会有什么作为。社会主义运动在世界各地遭受到许多的挫折,甚至于失败,所以有人怀疑这些理论是否还有效用。近期的经 济危机,近日的金融风暴都再次的暴露了资本主义的贪腐与不道德行为,人类应该享受一个比由贪婪与贪污支撑着的体系,来得更好的体系。 近 来你们经常听到有人说当你年青时你是个理想主义者,当你年长后你是个现实主义者。这些都是胡说八道的垃圾废话,是那些要不是己经失去理想,就是那些已经把 理想出卖了的自私自利者。一个人不应该让他自已的理想与信仰消失掉。不论何种情况,他应该更坚持的去巩固自已的信念。如果这和年龄有关,这只是在表达方式 上,对这些理想和信仰有了更多的演绎方式,毕竟他们有经历过青春年少时的种种体会。一个生命如果没有了信念,没有了理想主义,那只是一个毫无意义的生存, 而我相信你们中的许多人会同意,一个人的生命意义要远比这种情况来得更精彩。 谢谢。 原文来源:http://barnyardchorus.blogspot.com/2010/07/transcript-of-dr-lim-hock-siews-speech.html  Read More →

Potong Pasir resident dismayed at Chiam’s departure

Potong Pasir resident dismayed at Chiam’s departure

A Potong Pasir resident by the name of Michael Tan has written to the Straits Times Forum expressing his dismay at his MP Mr Chiam's decision to leave Potong Pasir and contest in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC in the coming general election. Mr Chiam has earlier told the media that he has named his wife to replace him at Potong Pasir which was held by him for more than 25 years. A long-time supporter of Mr Chiam, Mr Tan felt that he should have consulted Potong Pasir residents before making his decision public: "Why didn't Mr Chiam seek the views of Potong Pasir residents, who have supported him through thick and thin since 1984, before deciding to go public with his decision? Are his constituents no longer important to him?" he wrote. Though the PAP regime has unfairly denied Potong Pasir residents crucial state funds to maintain and upgrade the constituency, the voters continued to elect Mr Chiam into Parliament for five consecutive elections. However, they may not "transfer" their support automatically to Ms Lina Loh, the anointed "successor" of Mr Chiam. In random interview conducted by the Straits Times, only half the respondents said they will support Ms Loh. Ms Loh was in the limelight lately for her much publicized spat first with Dr Chee Soon Juan, the Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party followed by Mr Desmond Lim Bak Chuan, a CEC member of the Singapore People Party. With Mr Chiam leaving Potong Pasir, the PAP stands a good chance of wrestling back the constituency for the first time in 25 years.     Please join our Facebook page here and invite your friends to do so to create awareness of the current affairs affecting Singaporeans. Please use our online web form to contact us.  Read More →

A to Z description of the PAP regime

A to Z description of the PAP regime

Adapted from Facebook posting by Richard Teh A - Arrogance (calling Singaporeans daft, scums, third class citizens, lesser mortals etc) B - Bullshit (experts at dressing crap as "pearls of wisdom" to sell to the world) C - Complacent (after being in power for more than fifty years) D - Demoralizing (the great affective divide between the citizenry and an unpopular regime) E - Embarrassing (first world citizenry governed by a third world undemocratic, fascist, totalitarian, despotic, tyrannical regime)  F - F**k type face (who looks into your eyes when speaking to you) G - Greedy (highest paid salaries in the entire world for doing nothing much) H - Heartless (how much do you want? Do you want three meals a day at a hawker center, food court or restaurant?) I - Irresponsible (who takes responsibility for the escape of Mas Selamat?) J - Junk (even junk is worth more than them) K - KNN (hokkien expletive) L - LPPL (hokkien vulgarity) M - Monkeys (that's an insult to monkeys) N - Nonsensical (talking about food museums and hairdos when citizens are struggling to make ends meet) O - Oversight (caught off guard by sky-rocketing HDB flat prices) P - Pathetic (using rampant gerry-mandering and GRC to hold on to power) Q - Questionable (losses by Temasek Holdings and GIC still not accounted for) R - Repressive (Internal Security Act, Public Order Act, Sedition Act etc) S - Shoddy (financial lapses revealed by Auditor-General only after 12 years) T - Tai-chi experts (Mas Selamat, SMRT vandalism, flooding etc) U - Ungrateful (insulting citizens who pay their salaries) V - Vicious (fixing, bankrupting and jailing critics and political opponents) W - Wasteful ($389 mil for useless YOG while Sports Hub remains in limbo) X - Xenophobic (by replacing native Singaporeans with foreigners) Y - Yes-man party (only one "forecaster extraordinarie" as conductor with the rest as dummies) Z - Zorro actor (LSS taking on the character but looks like a clown instead) Time for a change, time to vote out the ruling party to reclaim our rights as citizens and to save our children future.     Please join our Facebook page here and invite your friends to do so to create awareness of the current affairs affecting Singaporeans. Please use our online web form to contact us.  Read More →

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