Sensitive issues a no-no at general assembly

Update 7 Nov 2007: Thanks for toning down on the theatrics this year. We hope it is a sincere attempt at building trust. The difficulty is to be consistent in your conduct year after year. All the best.

KEEP IT UP ACA

"We do not discriminate. Small fry or big fish, we will go after them if they are corrupt." Well said. Its good to hear that commitment. It is even better to see results. Do us proud. Don't end up like the above picture. ( Note : ACA = Anti Corruption Agency )

OUR OVERLOOKED HERO ?

While the ferry was on fire, Krishnamoorthy had the presence of mind to hand out life vests and help the children off into the water. Witnesses then saw him dived in repeatedly to pull passengers to safety. It was estimated that he must have saved at least a dozen lives that day. If that is not heroism of the highest order I do not know what is ! Sadly instead of celebrating his act of bravery in the front pages, this news was found inside page 10 of one paper and 14 of another. Well we know who is going to be on the front pages of tomorrow's paper; such is the predictability of our country's adoration of manufactured heroes, whilst overlooking the common hero in our midst. But never mind, Krish, in my books you are a hero.

WITLESS PROTECTION ACT

HAVE A HEART

My family and I were very touched by the news about the heart transplant. Well done to the team from IJN and those involved in the harvest and delivery of the organs and to the families who have kindly donated the organs, God bless you all. Hui Yi, have a blessed life.

SPECIAL INDEPENDANT PANEL

Terms of reference : No power to compel witnesses to come forward, no power to commit anybody for contempt, no power to administer oaths, not supposed to call witnesses. Appoint an independant panel but give them no tools to do their job and no direct access to the evidence. Why bother ?