Terence Chong wrote in Today that Singapore cannot afford to continue with its policy of selective globalization if it wants to be a global city. He brought up 3 examples to support this: Fridae.com, political freedom (or lack thereof), and Warwick University's U-turn.
As for the lack of political freedom, I don't like it myself, but that's the way things are in Singapore. There are many more pros than cons to the situation. Afterall, if you don't like it, leave. I'm staying. Besides, the money is good. I'd join the gahmen if they asked me. Hehe. Warwick University? What's that? Who cares?
What I take issue with is Fridae.com. As Terence says, the majority of Singaporeans are happy with the gahmen line on deviant behavior. It is deviant in Singapore because most Singaporeans feel it is so. The gahmen represents (we hope) the majority. Globalization should not be used to pry open the doors to hell. See how Europe and Australia burn from their liberal policies. Let us learn from their mistakes and not repeat them.
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