Opposition Leader Dr. Chee Soon Juan’s Message to President Obama

I may not agree with Chee Soon Juan’s political ideology (at least not in its entirety), nor do I understand his intentions well enough to either commend or repudiate his actions. However, I believe that there is a fundamental truth in what he says about the denial of freedoms that are not only described in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights,  but also in the Constitution of many nations – not to mention that of the sunny, vibrant and (once) economically thriving city-state of Singapore. Even if you are among those who think that Chee Soon Juan is an anti-establishment rebel of psychopathic tendencies who intends to destroy the socio-political fabric that the incumbent ruling party of 44 years has painstakingly established, then at least you ought to agree with what he says about the blatant and brutal political oppression of the likes of Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma.

There may be those who disagree with me. I am neither offended nor displeased. Rather, I am delighted that there is a viewpoint that opposes mine. After all, we can only call ourselves a democracy when every man, woman, and child can disagree in a civilized and tactful manner with his or her voice heard by all.

No related posts.