From defamation cases to the Lee family drama, what is Singapore turning into? Lawyer and activist Remy Choo questioned the fate of our little red dot given the perceived lack of freedom in an over-protected, controlling society.
Will our politicians today let Singaporeans have dynamic conversations on politics and the like? Do they trust their people with the freedom to disagree, grow and thrive?
Unfortunately, Choo finds it naive to believe that they will allow it to happen.
"Archaic legislation like criminal defamation is being dusted off and deployed against government critics, and a slew of criminal charges and civil suits have been mobilized against social activists. A Constitutional office and organ of state has recently been deployed in what appears to be a retaliatory move in a private family feud. Singapore continues to cling onto blatantly discriminatory colonial-era legislation like s377A despite its clear impact on our fellow citizens and Singapore’s reputation on the world stage."
In our supposedly modern world today, Singapore sure look regressed. Why are things like this today? Do Singaporeans not concern themselves enough with civil liberties or is it our politicians' fault for wanting to micro-manage everything?
"Power concedes nothing without demand. But if we can't be arsed to safeguard and demand the civil liberties which are rightfully ours, then maybe we deserve to live in the Singapore he warns of."
So, what's next?
