back from a short getaway from reality. just got back from the trip to Cameron Highlands and Malacca the last four days and three nights. shall update on them and share many photos taken probably tomorrow or the day after. for now, i feel like talking about the Little India riot.
was sadden and shocked to hear of that news two days ago when i was still high up in the hotel of Cameron Highlands. it came as a great shock at the very beginning. it has been say what, almost half a century, since Singapore had such outbreak of violence. and for a moment i felt that Singapore was not as safe as it used to be but the very next moment was different.
i started to feel really worried for those policemen/policewomen and paramedics and firefighters who responded to the entire nightmare. having many close friends serving in SCDF and police force currently makes me wonder if they would be alright. so far, none of them were directly affected, hopefully this good news stay for long.
came back home to see the responses and the many videos and news on the incident and can't help to notice something. the terms "bangla", "foreigners" are being loosely used for stereotyping purposes and what not. well, despite the incident, to be honest, i still appreciate those workers who have been quietly building things you all are living and working in. you seldom hear them complain, so why let one crazy moment of insanity turn one into hating them and what not?
well, to cut things short. they are human as well. they have families to feed. they have their own worries and problems. they make mistakes like we all do. so respect them and show humility. last but not least, hope this entire episode will pass by quick with minimal additional damage.
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