People Power?
Somebody who was very impressed by the uncles and aunties’ show of strength at Speaker’s Corner wrote an interesting verse of some sort in forum:
“Older singaporean,
they build singapore,
they spoiled the gov,
now, they are taking the lead to show us how we should run our future… ”
Some of us would like to believe that the latest happenings at Speaker’s Corner show that we the citizens are finally fighting for our rights and the older folks are leading the way. However, being the cynic I am, I have this to reply.
Faces of the lost, the worried, the angry
Gathered at the once peaceful park
A meanigful protest in Singapore?
Oh what a promising start.
Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder
Minibond to minibond
Is this a ray of hope for Democracy?
Or is each man concerned only about his own money?
Alas it all ended in a massive stampede, a violent act …
When govt says: “The first 10 to kiss my toes will get all his money back”.
The fastest way to disperse the crowd and make everyone dump his comrade is start an “amazing race”. $1M (maybe even less) for the first protestor to reach home. This is uniquely Singapore.
