Originally posted by unclebutcher:
Copyright 2007 The Financial Times Limited
Financial Times (London, England)
April 14, 2007 Saturday
London Edition 1
SECTION: WORLD NEWS; Pg. 5
LENGTH: 66 words
HEADLINE: Singapore bans European MPs WORLD NEWS DIGEST
BYLINE: By JOHN BURTON
DATELINE: SINGAPORE
BODY:
The European Union yesterday expressed regret that seven members of the European Parliament had been banned by Singapore from speaking at a forum on democracy.
Singapore's home affairs ministry said: "Singapore's politics are reserved for Singaporeans."
The EU is negotiating a treaty of partnership and co-operation with Singapore, which could include human rights stipulations. John Burton, Singapore
"Singapore's politics are reserved for Singaporeans". Oops, don't this sound like communism? Hey, gahmen is afraid foreigners will dig out more and more of their "dirty linen". If Singapore is truly a democratic country, there is no qualms to allow them here to speak on the topic on democracy.
MIWs xin you gui!!
