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Afterthought on by-election 2012


19th May 2012
WP 1st By-election Rally


24th May 2012
@ WP Final By-election Rally with Uncle Ah Luck & Auntie :)

On 19th May 2012: I witnessed Uncle Ah Luck selling the Hougang Special By-election newsletters in a very enthusiastic fashion. So I asked Ah Luck whether he needed to have a sip of water. He replied he was fine.

After that he said, we were doing was for a better future. He said, "... it is for you young ones who have many years ahead. I am old..."
...
"You are important too!" said I.

It was a pleasure to serve with the volunteers at the merchandise booth. Thank you. :)



26th May 2012
Before By-election result
WP supporters were cheering!

Then we were all anxious about the result...

After the By-election result,
The crowd outside Block 322 Hougang Avenue 5 coffee shop were rejoicing for WP!


Big WP Flag at Block 309


The top picture depicts the crowd at WP By-election Rally in 2012,
while the one below is that of PAP Rally in 1959.

[Afterthought]
While I was at the WP rallies, it did cross my mind how the PAP rallies were like in the past.
As I rejoiced, I also thought about how our forefathers rejoiced back then.

~

[Reflection]
Firstly, I must declare that I did not study Singapore history in detail
and do not know much about my own country.
However, since General Elections 2011,
I have become more interested about politics in Singapore.
Growing up, I experienced a lot more problems than I have ever known.
I now have a lot more responsibilities than 5 years ago.
I want to be able to provide for my family and
hope for my parents to retire in a couple of years.

I begin to realise that there are flaws in our government.

However, I have to add that I am contented to be where I am,
in Singapore, with my loved ones.
That may not have been possible without PAP.
(since history is irreversible)

Nat had been educating me a lot on the history of Singapore
and it helped me understood why we are in our current situation.
History has taught me to be humble, unbias and open to stories others have to tell.

While we may be unhappy about many aspects of our lives,
which have affected us directly or indirectly.
I urge all of us, Singaporeans, to be hopeful.
The vote of trust given to WP by Aljunied and recently, Hougang residents
is a step towards a First World Parliament!

Having said that,
I also hope for other opposition parties which are ready
and have the selfless mentality to serve Singaporeans will
continue their good work.

It is never about wining, it is also not about self-glorification.
It is certainly not just about beating other parties in the General Elections.
It is about wanting to serve your fellow Singaporeans.

Pam

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Pam,
It is glad to know young people like you are begining to realize the seriousness of our Politics.
Anonymous said…
Man cannot live on hope alone, but it certainly helps.
Young people cannot just play play play all the time. The time between adolescence and adulthood has been shortened down drastically over the decades.
Singaporeans must rise up and challenge the status quo and bring Singapore more forward.
We cannot be children all the time, being told what to do. We must tell what we dream of, how we want to shape Singapore, and TOGETHER (not just being passengers) drive forward into the future.
The Lees will die, the Ongs will go, the Teos too.
What remains is YOU.
pampetite said…
Thanks for reading! Appreciate. :)

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