Surprised they allowed this to be in the ST Forum

**steffychun** · 08-06-2012, 09:56 PM

http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/...ry_808459.html

DR LIM Hock Siew came across as more than a caring family physician ('Barisan Sosialis leader dies'; Wednesday).

The long queue of patients waiting to see him was a testimony to his strong sense of service towards all his patients, young and old.

I was one of the many patients at his Rakyat Clinic in the 1980s as I had frequent bouts of throat infection.

Although he knew I was only an ordinary lecturer at a local polytechnic and more than 20 years his junior, he treated me with respect.

He showed great concern for my financial and emotional well-being when I was once jobless, and offered to waive his charges. When I rejected his help, he assured me that I could always pay when I got a job.

His soft-spoken, unassuming and humble demeanour underscored his role as the people's physician rather than as an entrepreneur. He never raised his charges even when patients needed more time with him. Not infrequently, I witnessed elderly patients spending half an hour or more with him.

His reassuring words, patience and empathy often gave patients the much-needed emotional lift for a speedier recovery, and endeared him to many.

From the way Dr Lim conducted himself in his years of medical practice, it is quite apparent that his past leftist ideological bent was founded on his sincere belief that it was best for the then poverty-stricken people of colonial Singapore.

Although he was proven quite wrong, his years of incarceration for his political and ideological beliefs demonstrated his tenacity, self-sacrificial spirit and determination in the face of adversity.

Given Singapore's then volatile political and social landscape, his dire mistrust and scepticism of a democratic system modelled on the Western world were understandable in hindsight.

His political activism, which challenged the ruling party of newly independent Singapore, should now be viewed in the right perspective.

His courageous contribution to the political scene at the expense of his family and personal freedom provided a formidable psychological force to ensure that any newly elected government of post-independent Singapore would have only one option - to be corruption-free and effective to improve the livelihood of the people.

As we thumb through the pages of history on Singapore's fight for independence, Dr Lim's courage, sacrifice and fighting spirit deserve more than a mention for young and old to uphold and cherish.

Yuen Kwong Chow

**Kinana** · 08-06-2012, 10:11 PM

ST is really an objective and neutral information platform.
LTK criticised the media just because it was presenting facts that were unfavourable to him and the rest of his worshippers jump in and attack the media w/o thinking.

**deepblue0911** · 08-06-2012, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Kinana

ST is really an objective and neutral information platform.
LTK criticised the media just because it was presenting facts that were unfavourable to him and the rest of his worshippers jump in and attack the media w/o thinking.

Of course LTK criticised when the reporting was unfavourable, who would if the reporting is favourable? The question is whether the reporting is fair, objective and impartial? Is the manner in which facts are presented straightforward, or highly-spinned? Are facts selectively presented? The way information is presented during HG BE, with the screaming headlines of integrity questions, only deeply biased persons could think the ST is neutral. The media has been biased towards the PAP for as long as I can remember.

But you're too uneducated and too biased to notice that.

**The_Hypocrite** · 08-06-2012, 11:07 PM

Wat about the media portraying shit since the 60s??? They just throw u a bone this time n u swallowed it hook, line and sinker...did the media report how Dr Lim was treated by LKY??

Originally Posted by Kinana

ST is really an objective and neutral information platform.
LTK criticised the media just because it was presenting facts that were unfavourable to him and the rest of his worshippers jump in and attack the media w/o thinking.

**Huat-Ah** · 09-06-2012, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by Kinana

ST is really an objective and neutral information platform.
LTK criticised the media just because it was presenting facts that were unfavourable to him and the rest of his worshippers jump in and attack the media w/o thinking.

What bullshit you talking about again Kinana Doggie ? Media has always been reporting positive news on the RULING PARTY which is PAP Circus. On the other hand , lots of negative news on the opposition sides.

You want talk shit, i will play you with Dog

**Fook Seng** · 09-06-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by deepblue0911

The way information is presented during HG BE, with the screaming headlines of integrity questions, only deeply biased persons could think the ST is neutral.

In fact incriminating headline of integrity appeared in one issue not only on the front page but also on each related article in the folliwing pages even though it was just an allegation of one interested party. The standard of journalism had fathomed its depth.

**Kinana** · 09-06-2012, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by deepblue0911

Of course LTK criticised when the reporting was unfavourable, who would if the reporting is favourable? The question is whether the reporting is fair, objective and impartial? Is the manner in which facts are presented straightforward, or highly-spinned? Are facts selectively presented? The way information is presented during HG BE, with the screaming headlines of integrity questions, only deeply biased persons could think the ST is neutral. The media has been biased towards the PAP for as long as I can remember.

But you're too uneducated and too biased to notice that.

And how was the media unfair or unobjective during the Hougang BE?

**deepblue0911** · 09-06-2012, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Kinana

And how was the media unfair or unobjective during the Hougang BE?

Dear Mr. Kinana,

Thank you for your question. You may wish to click on the following URL, which will direct you to a website which has the answer to your question.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/idiot

Yours faithfully

Mr. Deepblue
Very Senior Director
Services for the Intellectually Impaired

cc Director SPCA - Please stand-by appropriate resources to respond to a potential cruelty to animal case.

**Kinana** · 09-06-2012, 09:22 AM

Looks like you are stuck defending WP again sir. Ahahaha........

**deepblue0911** · 09-06-2012, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Kinana

Looks like you are stuck defending WP again sir. Ahahaha........

Looks like it's time for medication, Kinana sir?

**Kinana** · 09-06-2012, 09:36 AM

No sir, you just made be laugh. Laughter is the best medicine sir. Bwahahhahaha........

**deepblue0911** · 09-06-2012, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Kinana

No sir, you just made be laugh. Laughter is the best medicine sir. Bwahahhahaha........

That's good Kinana sir. We will help you with recovery and re-integrate into the society.

**Kinana** · 09-06-2012, 09:54 AM

Whatever happened to your anger management program sir, you look so posses sir?

**deepblue0911** · 09-06-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Kinana

Whatever happened to your anger management program sir, you look so posses sir?

If you need anger mgt program, that can be arranged too. We also have programs for the intellectually-challenged, which I strongly recommend for you. You may also want to consider our literacy courses, how to answer a simple question with straight answers, increasing self-esteem, how to conduct a discourse based on logic and reasons, etc.

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**steffychun** · 09-06-2012, 10:22 AM

Kinana--PAP's worst contribution after TPL

**Porfirio Rubirosa** · 09-06-2012, 10:48 AM

yeah shitty times is so damn objective to u...becuz everytime there is some criminal matter who do they invariably go to for a quote?...none other than u the big blow hard blow horn...who even tries to dish out half past six legal advice at times...u can only dream of being a lawyer lah...prolly explains why u need to apple polish yr pap masters to get the few crumbs dished out to u...every time i c yr name in the shitty times forum page wif either yr apple polishing pap shite r yr security cum legal crap i tear off tat sheet of paper n call my dog to do the necessary to yr usual std boring shite...

Originally Posted by Kinana

ST is really an objective and neutral information platform.
LTK criticised the media just because it was presenting facts that were unfavourable to him and the rest of his worshippers jump in and attack the media w/o thinking.