Tag: Politics
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Bridging Worlds
I cover a film screening and a dialogue session between the faith and LBGT communities in Singapore.
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The Problem with Pink Dot
Pink Dot’s main failing is its failure to face the fear, ignorance, and prejudice underlying problems faced by the LBGT community. For all its good intentions, I don’t think Pink Dot can achieve much.
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Beyond words
Politicians and activists have to move beyond criticism of the government to effect political change. In particular, they need to demonstrate why their ideas are important and relevant to the people, through the use of various media tools, in order to convince the people of the soundness of their ideas, and the need and ability…
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We don't know the truth
We do not know the whole truth about the events in Dubai. This is some idle speculation about what might have happened.
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Going beyond faith and harmony
A person who insults another’s faith should be handled via community moderation, as the law is inadequate to such matters and no physical harm is done.
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Show me the policy
Singapore’s Opposition parties must release comprehensive political manifestos as soon as possible, or be severely disadvantaged in any future elections.