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30/04/2007
The May Day Walk
How tragic and apt. "May Day", also as in a distress call to Singaporeans, "mayday". The plea to Singaporeans about the power of courage and daring to change. Pro-democracy activists Chee Soon Juan and his sister are making tremendous effort to remind apathetic Singaporeans that the PAP are not the altruistic selfless politicians they are trying to show themselves out to be. This is not the first time the Chees have demonstrated their resolve. Remember the September walk last year that displayed the government's "finesse" and "tolerance" of peaceful non-obstructive small scale marches?
This time, Singapore's democracy activists appear unmolested along the way. We shall what happens tomorrow when the walk ends. For those who wish to support the Chee siblings on the ground, contact Uncle Yap at his number. More updates can also be found at Uncle Yap's blog.
14:16 Posted by Eng Chuan Lee in Freedom of expression | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email this
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Truly one who believes in true democracy will salute and applaud the honorable attempt by the Chees to walk across the island with their pleas of freedom clearly etched on their Tshirts.
Never such an exhaustive stunt have been exacted in the history of Singapore and Dr. Chee's noble attempt speaks volume of his dedication to the service of democracy and freedom which are sorely lacking in many aspects in the society.
I hope many will turn up to witness their triumphant return to Speakers' Corner. I salute you, democrats. God bless you all.
Posted by: phew! | 30/04/2007
really? SDP under Chiam was doing well till he joined, then the party split with Chiam being replaced as leader and forming another party for the next election; it has since further declined, while WP did much better
people who wish to promote democracy should first show they can organize themselves democratically; SDP is, like some other, more powerful parties, here and in neighbouring countries, just a one-man show.
Posted by: sgsociety.com | 01/05/2007
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