Why I don't feel proud to be Singaporean?

It is unfortunate but sometimes very smart people can become quite dumb in certain instances. 

Unfortunate but true.

Then again, we have to ask if it is a matter of fact or a matter of opinion. 

If it is the latter, then, maybe the smart person is not dumb. 

Maybe, he or she is just different.





Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a certain Miss Stephanie Koh who declared that she is not proud to be a Singaporean. 

She was eloquent in her complaint and according to a friend, Patrick, it seems that she just hates Singaporeans.

I am sharing Patrick's observation here in my blog:

What irks me is that people are interpreting it as some kind of political message. 

There is no political meaning. 

There is no pro or anti message.

She just dislikes Singaporeans. Period. 

What's there to support if all there is is hate?






Her points summarized by
https://www.facebook.com/notes/robin-rheaume/stephanie-koh-why-i-am-not-proud-to-be-singaporean/10151936357538920

It's no place for an artist (2:02)
Singaporeans are narrow minded (3:19)
Singaporeans are not creative (4:05)
Singaporeans are submissive (6:58)
Singaporeans are not happy (7:24)
Singaporeans are not nice (9:00)
Everyone just follows the rules (11:56)





Yikes! 

Sounds like a young lady full of angst and on a war path.

My take? 

Why doesn't she do anything about the situation. 

Don't just complain. 

Or is she complaining and waiting for someone to do something (which, by the way, sounds very Singaporean to me)?

Then, we have people who agree with her either in part or in whole. 

To people who don't agree with her, these people who do would appear stupid, of course.





When topics become very socially divisive and there are so many examples in the world of these, I can safely say that they are really a matter of opinion and not facts.

So, one could say that Miss Stephanie Koh is opinionated but who could say for sure whether she is right or wrong? 

Happy can liao lor. 

Oops, I forgot, she is not.

Maybe she should watch this: 

Be Happy!





AK is opinionated? 

So? 

You don't make me angry, ok? 

"I'll attack you, I'll scratch you and I'll kill you!"

Read this news article?
K-pop star hunt finalist: Why I don't feel proud to be Singaporean?

Buying a car? Chances are it will be European.

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Source: LTA.

I still remember a time when Toyota was consistently the number one brand in Singapore in terms of sales figures. Imagine it is number three now! It is also the sole Japanese make in the top 5 sellers in Singapore.

Is there really so much wealth in Singapore?

Or is most of it an illusion?

Mind boggling.

See full list at LTA: here.

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Car dealers unhappy with LTA.