Tag: Activism
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What Singapore can really do for refugees
As a small country, Singapore can only do so much to aid refugees. No amount of idealism can override Singapore’s limitations.
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'Light Touch' or Rule by Bureaucrat?
In light of TRS being shut down, what does the government mean by ‘light touch’?
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Lawrence Khong's performance is not Lawrence Khong
By pressuring IKEA to stop promoting Lawrence Khong’s performance because of Khong’s views, interest groups are saying that they do not disapprove of pressure tactics and coercion, so long as they are the ones doing it.
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Banning Julien Blanc: NIMBYism on a global scale
Banning Julien Blanc undermines freedom of speech and travel. The better approach would be to arrest him, criticise him, or kill him. The latter removes a threat to society; the former pushes the burden to someone else and punishes someone for disagreeing with the memes of the day.
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A Bundle of Wrongs at Hong Lim Park
Many things went wrong at Hong Lim Park. The activists could have acted and communicated in a way perceived to be respectful of others, instead of ploughing ahead and making themselves look bad.
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Hashtags Won't Stop Barbarians
#Bringbackourgirls is not going to stop Boko Haram or bring back the kidnapped girls. Only action will.