Values

I have had always believed that its high time for Singapore to re-invent the National Service (NS) thats mandatory for all Singaporeans and 2nd generation Permanent Residents in Singapore.

Its time that a hybrid system called National Welfare System is introduced to all. This program can be used to instill good values and put those good values in action by having a 6 months program where participants of this programs are sent to nursing homes, old folk homes and other institutions that requires any form of assistance. Particpants contribution i believe will help shape their own identity and to cultivate better moral and finer values in life.

I seriously hope that apart from emphasising on national defence, we should also look inward and for the betterment of society help to cultivate this finer values through this National Welfare System or whatever you call it to help shape the minds of young Singaporeans. I believe the looming threat of war comes more from the stark reality of life, where everyday each and ordinary people like us face the uphill task of earning a living and at same time being a good model citizen.

To this I bring you this encounter with this trio in train. Happily munching their french fries like the MRT train is owned by them. Does this looks all too familiar? I bet this is nothing new to regular riders of train and buses apart from witnessing those who blast their music loud from their handphone, playing their PSP handheld console at full blast, not giving up seats to the elderly or pregnant women....the list goes on and on. Think about it.

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