“One important platform for engagement is the new media. The internet is a tremendous tool to empower individuals, link us up with one another, and mobilise people for social causes. But the new media also creates real challenges. On the internet, truth is not easily distinguished from misinformation. Anonymity is often abused. Harsh, intemperate voices often drown out moderate, considered views. Other countries struggle with this problem too. We must find ways to use the new media constructively, to connect with the digital generation and sustain fruitful conversations on issues concerning us all.”
President Tony Tan addressing the opening of the 12th Parliament
Our 7269 votes President in the opening of the new parliament session said the above. He seem to be liked a parrot, parroting or toeing PAP's view about the so called NEW MEDIA. Internet forums are not new, just that social media sites such as Facebook or Tweeter or even blogger had speed up the propagation of personal or the so called the views from the Harsh, intemperate individuals. I am sure that 60.1% speaks fairly well of the so call support to the higher than thou PAP in the recent election.
How about using ISA to arrest these Harsh and intemperate voices?
As president, he has forgotten that freedom of speech is written in Singapore's Constitutions, but neutralised by PAP through the various Acts written.
I also wondered after May 2011 General Election, why it took 5 months for the PM to convene the start of the New Parliament? Do the new ministers or MPs need 5 months to orientate themselves in their new jobs and responsibilities? Parliament do not need to meet for discussions on the effect of the financial storm from Europe on ordinary Singapore Citizens?
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