'This is not the Straits Times. Nor is it the New Paper. Don't be fooled by PAP's propaganda! Support democracy! Strengthen the opposition.' That was more or less what a team of people outside Tampines Mrt station was bellowing about. They were carrying newspapers which shout out 'THE DEMOCRAT' trying to get people to be interested. It worked.
I mean, calling PAP a party who brainwashes the society is really taking Freedom of Speech in Singapore to a whole new level. Anyone who was slandering the Government or such will definitely be a magnet to curiosity from the public. And that happened.
While the talker was giving a speech, i was grasping his words intently. No doubt i was intrigued by the accusation/blasphemy. Until he said,'Grab a copy for only 2dollars!' did the crowd disperse.
It was expected, really. The people must really be convinced first to even whisper of the idea of money changing hands for the 'cause'. It's like giving the most inspirational speech of your life to the people, them applauding & agreeing with you, cheering your name, until you tell them to strap themselves with bombs & explode themselves the very next day. You think they would agree with you now? Come on now. This is Singapore. They would rather spend 2bucks for chicken rice than for a newspaper which may be disappointing. You feed the public with only a nibble and expect them to pay for that tiny bite. Of course everyone became uninterested.
You guys are the new guys, remember? You have no street creds you must make sacrifices to increase them. What sacrifices? Make Democracy free. Initially. When everyone is hooked on it, slowly make them pay for it. But assure them they funding the 'cause'. Asking them to pay right now when they don't believe what you are 'selling' is really dumb, seriously. But really, buck up if you want our support. Don't go around slandering the PAP without even giving us any evidence or such. Don't throw face, can? =D
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