Sure Singapore is criticized for being strict, but we are a unique type of people. There has been countless of times the outside world said we can't make it (eg. separation from malaysia, british armed forces pulling out, confrontation of indonasia etc...), but we did.

Sure we ain't exactly the "free" and "liberal" the US talks about, but do you see any violence to minorities? Lets face it, Singapore is almost racism-free. Look at Malaysia; once we entered their country, their top political party (UMNO) started propaganda talking about how malays get mistreated.

This country truly is a gem in the world. It is worth protecting from threats, whether it is the bigger countries picking on us, terrorism, or a war. Theres no where else in the world you can see this type of progress. Look at Myammar. They come out of the British empire the richest, now they are pathetic. We came out the poorest, now we have one of the highest PPP in the world.

...To:everyone

I agree with your view of saving your family and friends, because that is your sole reason for protecting singapore.

(Read LKY's memoir)

-Reuben Wang(27)