Singpore, characterized by the infamous impression of 'kiasu-ism'(no offence here plz) among the countries in this region, seems to have changed my impression of this little country in the southeast asian region today. The talk by SAF officers during contact time, was not at all interesting, but sparked some thinking going on.
In face of terrorism which coexists with the newest generation of technology, a high level of security and political stability need to be maintained to free a country of potential attacks. These do not come without a price. And that price should be borne by every citizen. The news of the Thailand military coup struck me this morning (be amazed at the rate of news travelled across boundaries) that any state in this region can follow their footsteps anytime! It is not impossible to overthrow a government and leave the country in turmoil. It just suddenly struck me how vulnerable we are, in face of all obstacles and attacks the 21st century brings forward.
Now that Thailand, my country's direct neighbour, has sunken into a state of emergency with unspoken tension visible everywhere and the sight of armed men patrolling almost every street in the country. This unspoken fear has driven the country's economy down hill, of course, will be highly unfavourable to the rest.
We should not be complacent and take national security for granted. You'll never know.
WOW. I made this such a civil defence talk. hah.
