wally tham's post

particularly, i like the part on own the result. no one is less intelligent or less singaporean because of this. well said Wally.

when some people say vote "wisely", it refers to voting for the PAP. really? it could be for WP seen from the other side of the coin. at the end of the day, the way i see it, no one ends up being more wise than the other.

i think that people make their own choices based on their own understanding. that takes courage, whichever side they stand on. no struggle should be made light of or ridiculed. that being said, kudos to all candidates who fought a good fight.

singaporeans cannot complain anymore? really? i thought it's in our blood. tell me the day when you go on a trip with singaporeans and you don't hear a single complaint.

we have no democracy just because there's a landslide victory for one party? i'm not sure what logic it goes by. do we then have democracy if it swings a bit more towards the other way? i thought democracy simply means, according to the dictionary, a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting. we voted, didn't we? and having served as one of the presiding officers at a polling station witnessing all that went on, together with the polling agents from the parties, the proceedings were fair and square. great care was taken to ensure that. down to the colour of our attire, specific instructions were given. no one was coerced nor influenced to make a choice other than their own.

we are stuck? yes, we are stuck in singapore if you don't choose to move elsewhere. meanwhile, we can certainly do what we can to make it better.

a number of the candidates, whether they were elected or not, said that they would continue to serve. i'm heartened. that should be the way. and we as the people can certainly do our part as well. it does not fall squarely on the leaders.

the leader leads but it's the people who truly rule if we stand united for the common good and vision, vote or no vote.

so thanks Wally, i will choose Hope and i will choose Love.

Wally Tham’s post
Circulating right now:

"Singaporeans cannot complain anymore..."

"This proves we do not have a democracy..."

"You made your choice and now we are stuck..."

For your consideration:

KEEP COMPLAINING. If you see injustice, call it out.Or better yet, give feedback. Prove to yourself that this PAP government is responsive.

OWN THE RESULT. People chose. People like you and me. They are not less intelligent or less Singaporean because of this. They probably love the food you love and listen to the same music.

If we continue finding reasons to hate on each other, then whatever grand plans you held for Singapore on Sept 10th were not gonna bring us forward anyway.

CHOOSE HOPE. Participate in the community, be part of the many schemes, ground up movements, VWOs who don't just need money but passionate people who want to see less inequality and more care for the vulnerable.

CHOOSE LOVE: I don't know when anger made something better.I really can't recall the last time it did. Any sustained action, every commitment I made that resulted in anything was made in love.So be kind to yourself. This is not the end. There are many who love this little rock in the ocean. Find them and create more than a vote for a party.

Go talk to those cardboard aunties so they will become more than the 2 dimensional brickbat that got tossed around for months.

Go help with families in the 1 room flats. It will take more than money to bring them out of some of their problems. Some need good friends with your skills and wisdom.

If you are unsure on where to start, PM me, or check out Peace Connect at North Bridge Road.

We can do this guys.

We are so much more powerful than our vote.