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[h=2]F*** you understand, this is my order, go do it![/h]
June 10th, 2012 |
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An angry JC student f*** DPM Teo on his blog for dodging questions at Pre-U seminar.
For all Singaporean males, the term “F*** you understand, this is my order, go do it!” is a common phase we hear during our national service. This usually happens when we have questions that need some clarification or some suggestions that need attention. There are worse cases where other variation of words are mixed into a lethal concoction.
With regards to the Junior College student, I would think that his response was normal at that given time, because it is likely that he did not expect this sort of “answer” from a minister who is paid millions by taxpayers.
There are a few previous cases like this that come to mind (please note that these are snippets, go google if you want more details).
1) A PhD female student, Miss Joan Sim who asked then MM Lee about the low birth rate issue
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For all Singaporean males, the term “F*** you understand, this is my order, go do it!” is a common phase we hear during our national service. This usually happens when we have questions that need some clarification or some suggestions that need attention. There are worse cases where other variation of words are mixed into a lethal concoction.
With regards to the Junior College student, I would think that his response was normal at that given time, because it is likely that he did not expect this sort of “answer” from a minister who is paid millions by taxpayers.
There are a few previous cases like this that come to mind (please note that these are snippets, go google if you want more details).
1) A PhD female student, Miss Joan Sim who asked then MM Lee about the low birth rate issue
She had a burning question for former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew last night. Given the big influx of immigrants here in a short time, and a dilution of the national identity, what can we do to create a sense of belonging and foster social cohesiveness, she asked.
“How old are you now?” he wanted to know.
“Twenty-seven,” she replied.
The queries came thick and fast: Are you married? (No) When will you finish your PhD? (In two years) So you’ll be 29 then. Do you have a boyfriend? (No)
That was when Mr Lee drew attention to the biological clock and a woman’s child-bearing years.
After 35 (years old), the dangers of having children with Down syndrome rises, he said.
“My advice, please don’t waste time. I hope you get your PhD and your boyfriend,” he added.
The audience laughed loudly. Miss Sim turned red.
2) Lim Zui Rui: I don’t know what I am defending anymore “How old are you now?” he wanted to know.
“Twenty-seven,” she replied.
The queries came thick and fast: Are you married? (No) When will you finish your PhD? (In two years) So you’ll be 29 then. Do you have a boyfriend? (No)
That was when Mr Lee drew attention to the biological clock and a woman’s child-bearing years.
After 35 (years old), the dangers of having children with Down syndrome rises, he said.
“My advice, please don’t waste time. I hope you get your PhD and your boyfriend,” he added.
The audience laughed loudly. Miss Sim turned red.
When I was younger, I was very proud of being a Singaporean. But that was about five, ten years ago. Five years later, with all the changes in policies and the influx of foreign talent, I really don’t know what I’m defending any more.
“This is your country,” SM Goh replied. “What do you want me to do to make you feel you belong?”
“For my part, don’t worry about me,” Mr Lim said. “I will definitely do something, if I can, for Singapore. But I can tell you honestly that the sentiment on the ground is a bit different.”
“If this is happening, it is very serious,” said SM Goh.
“If the majority feel they don’t belong here, then we have a fundamental problem. Then I would ask myself: What am I doing here? Why should I be working for people who don’t feel they belong over here?” asked SM Goh.
3) A student asking about our national reserves“This is your country,” SM Goh replied. “What do you want me to do to make you feel you belong?”
“For my part, don’t worry about me,” Mr Lim said. “I will definitely do something, if I can, for Singapore. But I can tell you honestly that the sentiment on the ground is a bit different.”
“If this is happening, it is very serious,” said SM Goh.
“If the majority feel they don’t belong here, then we have a fundamental problem. Then I would ask myself: What am I doing here? Why should I be working for people who don’t feel they belong over here?” asked SM Goh.
Then there was another question by a student who asked about our national reserves. This happened many years ago, and the answer he got from a minister or MP was that “he would not be able to know” because “others” will know and use the information to their advantage. Something to that effect, I can’t seem to find that link, if anyone has it please post it in the comments thread.
I remember a while back, PM Lee said “we are servants of the people”? Before you go into the polling box in 2016, think hard and think again. Learn from this 17 year old students experience, and vote wisely!
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