SingaporeSurfNews, opinions, and ramblingsOnce Again, Fathers Do Not Exist In SG- August 19, 2008 by Ian Tan, Empty Vesel"Oh yes, don't forget to turn up for reservist where you won't see your wife and newborn for the next month or so."Reservist duties is going to be a sore point in many of the nation's debates, from immigrants to, well, babies. The National Service issue is ripe for exploitation by oppositions. It's just a matter of time.http://iantan.org/?p=1041 Side-Stepping The Death Penalty- August 19, 2008 by Au Waipang, Yawning BreadAs an opponent of capital punishment, I should be pleased if it's true that the government is stepping back from its longstanding policy in favour of it, but hte way it is going about it leaves me more concerned than ever.Are we doing the right thing in the worst possible wayIs the PAP government afraid of 'losing face' if they do an U-turn on the death penalty issue, or are they more afraid of losing voteshttp://www.yawningbread.org/arch_2008/yax-922.htm Good Effort, But Much More Substance Needed- August 19, 2008 by Choo Zheng Xi, The Online CitizenInstead of being lulled into complacency by the siren song of multimedia slideshow and Mr Lee's jovial smile, it is all the more imperative that we seize the advantage to broaden the platform for civil and political rights, continue to bring into focus strong and principled arguments for freer information, and highlight the relevance of these issues to improving the lives of ordinary Singaporeans.http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/08/good-effort-but-much-more-substance-needed/ National Say Barely Speech 2008- August 19, 2008 by GroundnotesCommercial Partisan stuff Slanted impression That's pretty damn big and potentially covers anything and everything!http://groundnotes.wordpress.com/2008/08/18/national-say-barely-speech-2008/ Li Jia Wei Is A Singaporean- August 19, 2008 by DeadprisThe sin is not on them, but on us. We elected our government and gave them the authority to make these choices. Don't push the blame on these people that are here for the exact same reason why you and I are here.http://www.deadpris.com/2008/08/18/li-jia-wei-is-a-singaporean-response-to-iantimothy/ Demonstrations To Be Allowed In Hong Lim Playpen- August 19, 2008 by Au Waipang, Yawning BreadThe right solution isn't allowing the "letting off steam" at the playpen that is Hong Lim Green. It should be a more liberal granting of permits for outdoor festivals, demonstrations and marches anywhere in the city subject to genuine considerations of obstruction and chaos. THe default should be to permit unless there are clear reasons why not.http://www.yawningbread.org/arch_2008/yax-923.htm Education And The Great Pain Of Rather Useless Things- August 19, 2008 by Mr Wang Says SoI think that our education system still heavily emphasises regurgitation over real undertanding.Real understanding does not mean no memorization.http://mrwangsaysso.blogspot.com/2008/08/education-and-great-pain-of-rather.html The Singapore Prime Minister Dishes Out Dating Advice- August 19, 2008 by Lioness In JapanBecause we are just ordinary people in life.http://luiyuming.com/the-singapore-prime-minster-dishes-out-dating-advice/ 7 Government Sites For Foreign Schools- August 19, 2008 by Jane Ng, Straits TimesTo help ease the shortage of places in interntional schools due to the booming expatriate population here, the government has set aside seven state buildings and land parcels for use as foreign schools.http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_269735.html |