Do we, Singaporeans, have the ethical courage to debate on our own domestic affairs with an open and well-informed outlook? Do we have an ounce of courage to be transparent and be accountable?

The society is such that it does not accept people who have a different view. In the process we condemn our own people and render a divide in the society.

Who are on top of the food chain? Who are marginalized in Singapore? People are pushed to the margin because the society refuses to acknowledge their needs, their beliefs, and their concerns. Perhaps, they are not marginalized at all- they are contented with their lifestyle and food. 

Diversified, tasty and relatively affordable food is so heavily highlighted in Singapore. The younger generation does not usually need to cook at home. The maid or mother-in-law does it. The lifestyle works. To have a breath of fresh air, one can easily travel to M’sia or overseas for work or leisure. Singapore passport seems welcomed worldwide. If you vote right, your HDB estate looks pristine. So why complain? Things work. People become complacent, because things work for themselves and their children.

Why bother to have ethical courage when things seem to work just fine?

"Why bother to have ethical courage (what the heck is it??) when things seem to work just fine for me and the kids? Other countries- they have their faults you know- even worse. They fight and carry guns."

Is this not the prevalent social norm in Singapore?

Lee Kuan Yew on Emigration

http://mrwangsaysso.blogspot.com/2007/04/lee-kuan-yew-on-emigration.html

Foreigner scolds Singaporeans, Singaporean scolds Singaporeans!

http://singaporemind.blogspot.com/2007_07_01_archive.html

‘LKY wisdom'

http://matrixisland.blogspot.com/2007/04/blog-post.html