May 03, 2004
Just realised that keeping myself updated on news and current affairs actually help to keep me sane and grounded. The things I used to do on a (well, almost) everyday basis when I was at my last job. Stimulating and feeding the intellect so that the mind doesn't drift off to think of unnecessary and DEFINITELY unconstructive stuff. heh...
yo, people. I'm back! GRrrrrrrrr......!
From the papers...13
Prof Arthur Lim (eye surgeon, Gleneagles) published his biography last month to mark his 70th birthday (some ego, tis guy... hee). It's titled 'Say what should be said'.
I read part of his interview with
Today. There's something quoted that sounds sweetly familiar, esp the very first part (which constitute a significant part of my attitude towards people who rub me the wrong way).
'What can they do to me? Stop me from practising; keep me in jail? If you want to disagree with establishment, you have to be prepared to be punished directly or indirectly.'
And Prof Lim gave kudos to Mr LKY for his irrefutable contribution to our nation building. But, excuse me, we 'want to watch the young generation' now.
(Taken into a context of just the typical family, it would sound more like, 'Hey Dad, you've been great in raising me up. But, it's my time to perform now!' Then, under breath.. 'you old fogey..')
He worries about the future of Singapore lacking a vibrant public space for discussion and that Singaporeans are all stifled but have no guts to speak up.
Well, like Charan once commented... a blog is like the weapon of the weak. We are speaking up; just that we are not making ourselves heard. And when the weapons all are gathered, maybe we can all make a quiet shout.
Come, ye all gutless...
Posted by 杏 cy （Jancy） at 15:58