Did Sam send hate letter to the parent of the autistic child?
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What u said just described LKY and the PAP's thinking actually. Sam's just following his political masters actually.
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Dear “One pissed off mother”,
Your letter has left me feeling terribly sad. Not for me, or for my son Maxwell -- that’s his name by the way, not “retard” or “wild animal kid” -- but for you. In reality, I will never share your thoughts with my son, because he is a happy child who brings an incredible amount of joy to those who know him. And while your words were very hurtful to read, the support I receive from my family, friends, and my more understanding neighbours lifts me up on a daily basis and outweighs anything you could ever say to me.
The fact that you have chosen to address me anonymously gives me some insight that somewhere deep down, you know that what you wrote to me is wrong, and that gives me hope. Because those who know that they've done wrong sometimes want to do better, I want to help you know my son. Perhaps then you will open your heart to the beautiful person he is. If not, I will at least know that you have been provided with the opportunity to become educated, and that maybe something good will come out of your negativity and misguided hatred.
Maxwell has a diagnosis of autism. He is not “mentally handicapped” or “retarded”. Autism is a disorder of brain development characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviours. The noises he makes that you describe as “dreadful” are in fact the way he expresses happiness. He loves being outside, and shares the right to enjoy the outdoors just as you or I do. Perhaps you find his form of expression unpleasant, but if you took the time to meet Maxwell and got to know him, I would like to think he could bring a smile to your face.
Maxwell loves jumping on his trampoline, playing on his iPad, hanging out with his family, and reading books. Most of the time he has a smile on his face, and he has never said a cruel word to anybody. You could actually learn a lot from him.
Because of the lack of empathy in your letter, it seems likely to me that you have not had the privilege of having a close friend or family member with special needs. This is a great shame for you and your “normal" children. You do yourself and them a disservice by limiting who you interact with. There is no reason to be scared. In fact, people with special needs have much more reason to fear intolerant individuals such as yourself. My son is a gentle soul who would never want to hurt anyone -- physically or with hateful words such as the ones you typed in that letter.
A great man named Mahatma Gandhi once said, "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." While you and I clearly have very little in common, we both live in Canada -- a nation that passed The Canadian Human Rights Act in 1977, which states, "All individuals should have an opportunity equal with other individuals to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have and to have their needs accommodated, consistent with their duties and obligations as members of society, without being hindered in or prevented from doing so by discriminatory practices based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered."
If you need me to put that in simpler terms for you, the law states that Maxwell has just as much right to live his life without being discriminated against as you do. If you have a problem with that, it seems to me that you're the one who should move to a trailer in the woods where you hopefully won't be too annoyed by the sounds made by actual wild animals.
Yours truly,
Katrina Carefoot, one proud mother
Your letter has left me feeling terribly sad. Not for me, or for my son Maxwell -- that’s his name by the way, not “retard” or “wild animal kid” -- but for you. In reality, I will never share your thoughts with my son, because he is a happy child who brings an incredible amount of joy to those who know him. And while your words were very hurtful to read, the support I receive from my family, friends, and my more understanding neighbours lifts me up on a daily basis and outweighs anything you could ever say to me.
The fact that you have chosen to address me anonymously gives me some insight that somewhere deep down, you know that what you wrote to me is wrong, and that gives me hope. Because those who know that they've done wrong sometimes want to do better, I want to help you know my son. Perhaps then you will open your heart to the beautiful person he is. If not, I will at least know that you have been provided with the opportunity to become educated, and that maybe something good will come out of your negativity and misguided hatred.
Maxwell has a diagnosis of autism. He is not “mentally handicapped” or “retarded”. Autism is a disorder of brain development characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviours. The noises he makes that you describe as “dreadful” are in fact the way he expresses happiness. He loves being outside, and shares the right to enjoy the outdoors just as you or I do. Perhaps you find his form of expression unpleasant, but if you took the time to meet Maxwell and got to know him, I would like to think he could bring a smile to your face.
Maxwell loves jumping on his trampoline, playing on his iPad, hanging out with his family, and reading books. Most of the time he has a smile on his face, and he has never said a cruel word to anybody. You could actually learn a lot from him.
Because of the lack of empathy in your letter, it seems likely to me that you have not had the privilege of having a close friend or family member with special needs. This is a great shame for you and your “normal" children. You do yourself and them a disservice by limiting who you interact with. There is no reason to be scared. In fact, people with special needs have much more reason to fear intolerant individuals such as yourself. My son is a gentle soul who would never want to hurt anyone -- physically or with hateful words such as the ones you typed in that letter.
A great man named Mahatma Gandhi once said, "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." While you and I clearly have very little in common, we both live in Canada -- a nation that passed The Canadian Human Rights Act in 1977, which states, "All individuals should have an opportunity equal with other individuals to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have and to have their needs accommodated, consistent with their duties and obligations as members of society, without being hindered in or prevented from doing so by discriminatory practices based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered."
If you need me to put that in simpler terms for you, the law states that Maxwell has just as much right to live his life without being discriminated against as you do. If you have a problem with that, it seems to me that you're the one who should move to a trailer in the woods where you hopefully won't be too annoyed by the sounds made by actual wild animals.
Yours truly,
Katrina Carefoot, one proud mother
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How is he a problem? You have kids who scream and shout in the daytime and early evening. You have dogs that bark incessantly. You accept that as part of living in a community. So, why can't this child express his happiness in the only manner that he knows?
It is just intolerance of people who are different, IMHO.
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not sammy leong lah, his alter ego tonychat keep saying - they have balls, but sinkies no balls.
i doubt he will send a letter. he got balls to confront the woman.
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The person who sent the letter contacted me via email before she penned the content.
She said that she'd read this forum and realised from the content and the tone the forum that I'd be the perfect person to help her draft a letter of complaint regarding the neighbour's kid.
After describing the situation, I helped draft the note. She edited it somewhat though as the end result isn't really up to my exacting standards plus it's too mild and devoid of expletives.
She said that she'd read this forum and realised from the content and the tone the forum that I'd be the perfect person to help her draft a letter of complaint regarding the neighbour's kid.
After describing the situation, I helped draft the note. She edited it somewhat though as the end result isn't really up to my exacting standards plus it's too mild and devoid of expletives.
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On the contrary it is the thinking of the HDB heartlanders you think so highly of. The "Not in my backyard" is alive and well in sunny and hazy Singapore.
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No nursing home in our neighbourhood please: Bishan residents
S'poreans again raise a ruckus over eldercare facilities being built in their estates. This time, a group of Bishan residents are objecting to a nursing home. -AsiaOne
Mon, May 28, 2012
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SINGAPORE - In the latest case of Singaporeans raising a ruckus over eldercare facilities being built in the vicinity of their homes, a group of Bishan residents are petitioning for an upcoming nursing home to be built elsewhere.
According to The Straits Times (ST), the 260-bed nursing home, which is to be six to eight storeys high, is to be built on an empty grass patch facing three blocks of flats in Bishan Street 13.
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A petition with about 40 names was submitted to a Ministry of Health (MOH) representative at a dialogue held Sunday to discuss the issue.
About 20 residents voiced their unhappiness at the dialogue, with some bemoaning the loss of the site as a football field, and others complaining that the new building would block the air flow in to their homes, leaving them with no choice but to use their air-cons.
The petition, penned by IT manager Cheong Weng Kit, 44, claimed that the increased utility bill would amount to $7.56 million.
Retiree Seet Ker Lay, 70, said his children play on the football field, and if the field goes, his children will 'play in the void deck and stain the walls.'
Another resident, 41-year-old Bernard Lau, complained that he would have old folks 'groaning right into my home,' and said that children who 'dump' their parents in nursing homes should be required to travel further to visit them
The dialogue was attended by MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Mr Wong Kan Seng.
He reasoned with the residents that Singapore's ageing population means that the building of more nursing homes is inevitable, and by 2030, every constituency will have one.
He acknowledged that it is 'normal' for residents to object to the building of the home, but added that residents will be able to enjoy the facilities at the home too. For example, there will be beds made available for those who want respite from looking after their elderly relatives.
About 11 per cent of Bishan East residents are above the age of 65, which makes it a middle-aged town.
MOH's group director of ageing planning Teoh Zsin Woon told residents the rationale for situating homes within communities is to encourage visits by relatives, and that the Bishan site was ideal as it is of the right size and it's situated near public transport options.
The ministry said that they will take into consideration the concerns of the residents and suggestions proposed for alternative sites.
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Sinkies : PAP should take care of the elderly but please don't put them anywhere near to me.
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Bt Timah estate residents reject eldercare facilities too
AsiaOne
Thursday, Feb 09, 2012
SINGAPORE - Residents of Toh Yi estate in Bukit Timah are rejecting HDB's plans to build eldercare facilities in their estate, following in the footsteps of some Woodlands residents who voiced similar objections.
HDB plans to build studio apartments for the elderly in the area, to be housed in one block on a plot of land at the junction of Toh Yi Road and Toh Yi Drive, The Straits Times reported.
Residents say the apartments will 'rob' them of their common space and the recreational facilities currently situation on the plot of land, which includes a basketball court, garden and a jogging track.
However, a HDB official said the apartment block will have a playground and exercise corner on its second floor, which will be open to all residents in the estate.
Some residents also raised the objection that the apartments are like 'death houses' - places where elderly go to wait for their death.
More than 200 signatures were collected in a petition signed by residents from the 19 HDB blocks in the area, private landed estate opposite, and a nearby condominium.
The petition was submitted to MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Ms Sim Ann yesterday.
While she said she is working with HDB to address these concerns, Ms Sim said the apartments is a sensible proposal as the area has its share of elderly folks.
However, she acknowledged the unhappiness surrounding the removal of the amenities occupying the land as the town council had spent $120,000 building the jogging track and garden last year, having not known the upcoming plans for the land.
HDB held a closed-door meeting with more than 100 residents yesterday to discuss the situation.
Last week, it was reported that Woodlands residents are protesting plans to build an elder day-care centre at the void decks of their HDB blocks, as they fear it will deprive them of void deck space and cause their property value to depreciate.
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Bt Timah estate residents reject eldercare facilities too
AsiaOne
Thursday, Feb 09, 2012
SINGAPORE - Residents of Toh Yi estate in Bukit Timah are rejecting HDB's plans to build eldercare facilities in their estate, following in the footsteps of some Woodlands residents who voiced similar objections.
HDB plans to build studio apartments for the elderly in the area, to be housed in one block on a plot of land at the junction of Toh Yi Road and Toh Yi Drive, The Straits Times reported.
Residents say the apartments will 'rob' them of their common space and the recreational facilities currently situation on the plot of land, which includes a basketball court, garden and a jogging track.
However, a HDB official said the apartment block will have a playground and exercise corner on its second floor, which will be open to all residents in the estate.
Some residents also raised the objection that the apartments are like 'death houses' - places where elderly go to wait for their death.
More than 200 signatures were collected in a petition signed by residents from the 19 HDB blocks in the area, private landed estate opposite, and a nearby condominium.
The petition was submitted to MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Ms Sim Ann yesterday.
While she said she is working with HDB to address these concerns, Ms Sim said the apartments is a sensible proposal as the area has its share of elderly folks.
However, she acknowledged the unhappiness surrounding the removal of the amenities occupying the land as the town council had spent $120,000 building the jogging track and garden last year, having not known the upcoming plans for the land.
HDB held a closed-door meeting with more than 100 residents yesterday to discuss the situation.
Last week, it was reported that Woodlands residents are protesting plans to build an elder day-care centre at the void decks of their HDB blocks, as they fear it will deprive them of void deck space and cause their property value to depreciate.
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