OPINION: Remembering why we celebrate National Day

Singaporemind.blogspot.sg, 10 Aug 2012
Today, Singapore society is pulled apart by several polarizing forces - widening gap between rich and poor, unbalanced distribution of political power brought about by years of semi-authoritarian rule, and a sudden large influx of foreigners have caused integration issues. Loyal Singaporeans feel a need to pull our society back together to be "one people" with a common purpose. This goes beyond the "inclusive society" envisioned by our leaders that merely tries not to leave everyone out. We want our roots to grow deeper ...extend and inter-wine with that of our fellow Singaporeans...we want shared success. measured by how well we care for the weakest, poorest and sickest among us. We want a society where people will fight for others willing to defend their fellow Singaporeans not only in war but also help each other during peacetime when they are economically exploited or unjustly treated or left behind by progress. Full story