Originally posted by Spirit of Fire:
Quite simply, there can be no true democracy unless the citizens of a country realize that they are sovereign, that they are the main protagonists, and then with wisdom and a strong sense of responsibility take action based on that realization. Democracy cannot be successful in its mission unless the people rouse themselves to become more informed and involved, unless they unite, unless they establish an unshakable force for justice and keep a strict eye on the activities of the powerful.
At a crucial moment it is the strength and courage of ordinary people who have no name or position in society that save the day. The famous, the well-connected, almost always have too much to lose, and they abandon the cause in order to protect themselves.
Singaporeans still have a lot more to do in taking more control of governing Singapore, & not always leave it to the others to help do the 'dirty' job. If not the PAP will always be forever leading us by our noses, & Singaporeans will forever be a 'baby', unable to grow up.
pure democracy will only work when EVERY single person in the country has brains and acts responsibly. i'd rather live under uncle lee than put the country in the hands of a drunk old man who spits and drinks abc beer at a kopitiam.
