Right move to proceed with Bali retreat
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i extracted this article from the straits times forum.
I REFER to the article, 'PM Lee to meet Indonesian President in Bali today' (ST, Oct 3).
My heart goes out to the victims of the recent Bali bomb blasts and their families. I agree with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that we should be strong and not 'concede' to the terrorists.
As a citizen, I support our leaders' decision to proceed with the Bali retreat with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the Indonesian ministers this week. I respect their courage.
We should indeed continue to support our Indonesian counterparts in their efforts to recover and battle against our common foe, the terrorists.
As a Singaporean, I am also concerned about the safety of our leaders as PM Lee, along with our key Cabinet ministers - Foreign Affairs Minister George Yeo, Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean will be present together in Bali, the two-time target of terrorists.
I share the hope that this retreat will enable our countries to further strengthen our ties of friendship and boost our efforts in jointly countering the threats of terrorism.
In Singapore, we should continue to build our defences and preparedness against the eventual terrorist attack. Vigilance and resilience are essential in this long-term battle against terrorism.
We citizens can do our part in being alert to threats and preparing for emergencies.
We have fire drills regularly. We should also have regular defence drills so that our people will be better prepared against terrorist attacks and the aftermath.
Edmund Lim Wee Kiat -
what has the visit got to do with courage?
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The men are being paid over a million dollars a year and surrounded by security. Why should they be praised for doing their frikking job? e.g. our national servicemen, police, civil defence etc put themselves in harm's way for FAR less money.
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Terrorism will always be there in some form or another.....It had been around since medieval times and will continue to do so.
It is a perpertual battle which will never be won by either. Only changing tides to each side from time to time. -
True. As long as there are elements in society that feel marginalised, and in today's climate, this percentage is rising, there will be no shortage of recuits for the terrorist organisations. Nothing more dangerous than people who feel that they have nothing to lose.
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i cant stand all da politicians...the indonesian president r seen walking smilimg around durin da retreat ..like nuthin happens..like there wasnt any blast...
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Well, it is to tell the terrorist, you have lostOriginally posted by valentinoo:i cant stand all da politicians...the indonesian president r seen walking smilimg around durin da retreat ..like nuthin happens..like there wasnt any blast... -
U dont know meh?Originally posted by valentinoo:the indonesian president r seen walking smilimg around durin da retreat ..like nuthin happens..like there wasnt any blast...
Indonesians are the friendliest people in Southeast Asia! -
they are surrounded by security people and there is no chance whatsoever of them being in harm's way. yet they put it across like they are being very brave and courageous in going to the retreat.
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As of tight security, they will keep a low profile till security have slackenOriginally posted by dragg:they are surrounded by security people and there is no chance whatsoever of them being in harm's way. yet they put it across like they are being very brave and courageous in going to the retreat.