Why does Mindef value scholars over sportsmen?

[micromachine]

Amid the furore over footballer Ben Davis and his quest to defer his National Service (NS), the irony of it all is this: if the 17-year-old had excelled in his studies rather than in sports, it would not even be an issue.

Current and former Public Service Commission (PSC) scholars told Yahoo News Singapore that they are typically granted an automatic disruption from NS after they have completed a three-month Basic Military Training stint. This applies for both overseas and local scholars. The remainder of their NS obligations can also count towards fulfilling their bond.

Students who have obtained places in certain local universities and served at least a year of NS and medical students pursuing their courses in Singapore are also eligible for disruption.

By comparison, only three Singapore athletes have met the Ministry of Defence’s (Mindef) criteria for deferment – which is not the same as disruption – in the last 15 years. “In sports, deferments are granted only to those who represent Singapore in international competitions like the Olympic Games and are potential medal winners for Singapore,” said Mindef in a recent statement. By this standard, Fulham signee Davis does not “meet the criteria for long-term deferment”, it added.

A former scholar who served out the full length of his bond said, “This double standard imparts the value judgment that civil servants are a class above sportsmen.”

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[borom]

Simple-look at the number of scholars in the cabinet compared to sportsmen.
They simply love their own kind.
Tell me what sports does Lee Hsien Loong play?

 

[steffychun]

They aren't scholars. They are paper pny men.

 

[steffychun]

Simple-look at the number of scholars in the cabinet compared to sportsmen.
They simply love their own kind.
Tell me what sports does Lee Hsien Loong play?

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

A footballer can play until 35 at the top level assuming he is lucky not to retire early due to in injury.

A scholar can work until 70s.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Simple-look at the number of scholars in the cabinet compared to sportsmen.
They simply love their own kind.
Tell me what sports does Lee Hsien Loong play?

Another qn is what the fuck he do in saf and how he become general

 

[Froggy]

Title should be addressed to PAP not Mindef

 

[bobby]

Simple-look at the number of scholars in the cabinet compared to sportsmen.
They simply love their own kind.
Tell me what sports does Lee Hsien Loong play?

He plays her finger up his ass......

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Amid the furore over footballer Ben Davis and his quest to defer his National Service (NS), the irony of it all is this: if the 17-year-old had excelled in his studies rather than in sports, it would not even be an issue.

Current and former Public Service Commission (PSC) scholars told Yahoo News Singapore that they are typically granted an automatic disruption from NS after they have completed a three-month Basic Military Training stint. This applies for both overseas and local scholars. The remainder of their NS obligations can also count towards fulfilling their bond.

Students who have obtained places in certain local universities and served at least a year of NS and medical students pursuing their courses in Singapore are also eligible for disruption.

By comparison, only three Singapore athletes have met the Ministry of Defence’s (Mindef) criteria for deferment – which is not the same as disruption – in the last 15 years. “In sports, deferments are granted only to those who represent Singapore in international competitions like the Olympic Games and are potential medal winners for Singapore,” said Mindef in a recent statement. By this standard, Fulham signee Davis does not “meet the criteria for long-term deferment”, it added.

A former scholar who served out the full length of his bond said, “This double standard imparts the value judgment that civil servants are a class above sportsmen.”

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Why does Mindef value scholars over sportsmen?

This double standard imparts the value judgment that civil servants are a class above sportsmen.”

The quote is wrong. Civil serpents are a class upon themselves and above the rest. Be it sports men or not

 

[congo9]

Some tell me Brains are better then brawns.
He is not wrong.

But in a Globalized world in context, if you encourage and open up all legs for all type of people to work in Singapore. Why not you just don't handicapped your own citizens with your NS deferment policy.

 

[JohnTan]

My son is a PSC scholar. I'm glad that the government values my son more than some stupid ball kicker.

 

[steffychun]

My son is a PSC scholar. I'm glad that the government values my son more than some stupid ball kicker.

Your son is a Nazi.

 

[JohnTan]

Your son is a Nazi.

My son will be defending your freedom when we get invaded by a foreign military or terrorist group. Be grateful.

 

[AhMeng]

My son is a PSC scholar. I'm glad that the government values my son more than some stupid ball kicker.

I am also PSC scholar. No big fug rah. It's a "Yes Men" career path and you betray your own views and principles. Got out as soon as my bond is up. Otherwise, stay any longer kenna retribution. Lol

 

[steffychun]

My son will be defending your freedom when we get invaded by a foreign military or terrorist group. Be grateful.

Your son is a loser and motherfucker

 

[tanwahtiu]

He is the sperm of old fat wriggle into cheebye gecko egg...

Special delivery that both keep fucking every night...

Another qn is what the fuck he do in saf and how he become general

 

[jw5]

He is a swinger!

 

[batman1]

IF u super white horse,can exempt for 12 years. U all don't know ?

 

[steffychun]

He is a swinger!

That's how to get defferment

 

[glockman]

My son is a PSC scholar. I'm glad that the government values my son more than some stupid ball kicker.

Do not celebrate prematurely. Your son may not be a ball kicker, but just like you, he will learn to be a balls licker.