Did we trade our freedom for security?

A British journalist recently questioned Singaporean attitudes towards civil liberties and political freedoms – would we rather be poor but free, or financially comfortable but politically restrained? YouthInk writers speak up.
Don’t fix something that’s not broken
I BELIEVE the top-down Government in Singapore has its merits – among them the sustenance of Singapore as an economic [...]

Is tech getting too intrusive?

YouthInk readers debate the pros and cons of portable video technology.
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Impose laws
PORTABLE video technology has empowered individuals to capture media evidence and broadcast it to a larger audience, with little or no censorship.
Like a double-edged sword, some use it to report crimes and make newsworthy contributions, while others abuse it through sensationalism, voyeurism, violence (as [...]

Greenies or just wannabes?

YouthInk readers share their views on promoting environmental conservation.
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Introduce green legislation
GRASSROOTS activism aside, there is a pivotal tool that the Government can use to shift the burden of environmental sustainability back to individuals and businesses: legislation.
For example, South Korea introduced recycling laws in 1992.
Since then, the failure of households and businesses to dispose of waste [...]

Let’s talk about the rules of engagement

The P65 Blog – is it the only way to engage young people? YouthInk writers speak up.
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Better to talk face-to-face
I ADMIT that I do not read the P65 Blog regularly.
While it is a good vehicle to give an insight into the lives and thoughts of the P65 MPs, there are limitations. Debates on policy matters [...]