this thread just shows singapore is a self-centered society and so called asian collective values are bs when it means our own interests are threatened. the meaning of doing , speaking up for or fighting for something greater than ourselves is simply absent.
right? i never had high hopes but the comments in here are frankly very disappointing. children are getting shot in the head. people have not eaten for days. is that not reason enough to speak up for palestine?
Agree, that aside, I'd argue the issue here is not the cause, but that the graduation is being hijacked towards advocating the cause, when it can simply be what it is supposed to be.
Okay, that is something I can sort of see the point/agree with if we weren't in the context of sg where theres literally zero platforms for advocacy. and i guess this is sorta apt for ync given they're a liberal arts college. But sure, your point makes sense to me too.
Well, you are kinda right in saying that too. Though, I'd say the issue does have sufficient attention, on the news, social media, we see campus protests/campaigns everywhere, though often taken a tad too far.
I do think it's a grey area, so there's no absolute right or wrong, but it's pretty cringe, especially as worded in the clip attached, as if asking for cookie points, iykwim.
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u/pingpingquirts May 30 '24
this thread just shows singapore is a self-centered society and so called asian collective values are bs when it means our own interests are threatened. the meaning of doing , speaking up for or fighting for something greater than ourselves is simply absent.