Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Patriotism

Question
We need young men in Singapore to do NS.
Why do you think NS is compulsory and why is this important?
In the above poem, the speaker expresses his love for his country.
Do you have the same spirit of patriotism toward Singapore? Why?
Do you find the same spirit of patriotism in Singapore? Why?
Do you consider yourself patriotic to Singapore?

Firstly, Singapore is so small it does not have enough men to allow its men the option of not joining NS. That’s why men are drafted in. It’s the logistics that makes it necessary. This is important because without utilizing our already limited pool of young men our Army would be too small to defend our country.
I do not know if I have this “spirit of patriotism”. On one hand if I were to betray Singapore it would eat my conscience and I would feel less than human. On the other hand I am reluctant to die so easily.
I do not find the same spirit of patriotism. Every year, students with scholarship grants from Singapore go overseas to study, and after serving their bond, they go overseas to work because the conditions there are better.
Since I am unsure of my patriotism to Singapore, I do not consider myself a patriot. Perhaps one day I will become one.

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