If we keep putting our own self-interest above what’s right and the injustice that happens in some countries, things will never change. Remember that the Tiananmen Square tragedy became a catalyst for China to start changing their policies.

What is sad about this situation is that Asian people are rarely taught about giving an opinion, even if it is a flawed opinion. The point is they have an opinion. It is shocking to see the lack of interest in Asian people towards human rights issues or personal freedom.

Until we change our attitude toward “politics”, will Asia ever change. This is precisely the reason why no Asian country has ever reached a first-world status (Singapore is just kidding itself if it thinks itself as first world. If one truly sees the true political state it is in, it is surely to be regarded as third-world) – none has true personal freedom.