Saw this picture posted on Nicole Seah's FaceBook page. Legalities aside on whether it's even feasible for Tin Pei Ling to sue, Albert Tye's choice of words are very... interesting, to say the least.
The words "wicked", "righteous" and "evils" reveals a certain Christian bias. But more importantly, if you think that the world falls into two binaries - wicked versus the righteous - it might limit your understanding on how and more importantly, why pro-opposition people think the way they do.
Do I think people who post sexist, demeaning 'babblings' of Tin Pei Ling are wrong? Sure I do. But at the same time, I don't think they are wicked or are the face of evil. I think it stems from a frustration they feel, whether it is from a level of dissatisfaction with the government or with certain policies. But to say that it's 'EVIL'? That's a little harsh, doncha think?
(Personally, if you ask me, I wouldn't have voted for Tin Pei Ling because I think she is inadequately versed in the shortcomings of govt policies, as seen in the Razor interview where she said something along the lines of 'Oh Singapore's pretty good, I don't see any need for change to policies, except maybe for minor tweaks'.
But seriously? The woman was voted into Parliament by the people of Marine Parade, so please stop all your badgering to kick her out and bring George Yeo back in. She ran for elections, she won (albeit on the coattails of others). That's democracy for you.
If there's an issue you have, it should be with the GRC system. Or if you still can't get over it, you should go down to the constituency and glare at all the residents walking around.)
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