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Hey Josie and the Valiant (NOT) Pussies, YOU LOSE!
As we all know, the results of AWARE’s EGM is out, with a vote of no confidence passed against the new exco with 1414 to 761 votes.
Initially when this whole issue came under media obsession, one would think that the issue involved mainly homosexual acceptance vs religious conservatives. However, as the conflict carried on between the new exco and the old guard, with tensions rising to the level of boiling outburst, one can see that this whole issue has nonetheless blown out of proportion involving religious activism vs secular organisations, with the touch of sensational media spotlight.
Honestly, on one hand I fail to understand why so big a fuss has been made out of it, on the other, along with most other Singaporeans who aren’t really bothered about it, this whole AWARE saga is quite the socio-political drama we need to spice things up a bit. In fact, I do enjoy watching the catfight that is going on, even though I do have my stand on it: secularisation should NEVER involve reigious influence!

My pre-EGM view: If a secular organisation like AWARE falls into the hands of religious activists under the guise of “valiant warriors fighting for a greater good”, these people will DEFINITELY reshape the goals of the organisation to suit THEIR religious beliefs. What’s the point of an organisation being secular, if it operates on the hands of a ruling religion that imposes its ideals on the non-religious or believers of other faiths? These so called ‘warriors’ are threading a very fine line here. Push too much and step on the religious beliefs of other faiths, and that’s as good as shaking the religious balance and peace Singapore has achieved post-riot. The government should step in, disband AWARE, let the old guards regroup under a new secular NGO to continue the good work they’ve been dong so far. As for these “valiant warriors”, they can regroup for all they want as a religious NGO without tainting the definition of “secular”, have their supporting church members join up, and voice out their bullshit via the proper channels. It’s easier to deal with an NGO that’s not doing anything substantial for the economy or society and making too much noise than it should, than dealing with a secular NGO that has been split into 2 camps with one involving religious activism that has gone beyond the lines. Seriously, the new exco can use their church links to recruit all the numbers they want, even win the EGM come May, but they are never going to truly win anything if they continue to step on everyone else’s toes trying to win a petty fight.

To quote the email that was sent to parents regarding the issue: “ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO TRIUMPH IS FOR GOOD PEOPLE TO DO NOTHING” – This is quite the irony. Precisely the majority of Singaporeans couldn’t really be bothered and are doing nothing except to enjoy the drama, that allows these attention-seekers to triumph in their drama and nothing else. This drama is getting boring, next season please?
To quote Derek Hong: “It’s not a crusade against the people but there’s a line that God has drawn for us, and we don’t want our nation crossing that line.” – Seriously Mr. Hong, if Singapore is YOUR God’s nation, I’m leaving for good. Why threaten to overturn the religious harmony and co-existence we’ve been enjoying for 40 odd years by imposing your beliefs on non-believers with sweeping statements like this?

Well it’s good that the old guards won and now have the support of the MAJORITY people, so it is expected that they ought to carry on the good work they’ve been doing, and REMAIN SECULAR.
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