Singapore, Nov. 23 -- I commend the Singapore Police Force for their prompt action against those behind the illegal public gathering that was held on Oct 11 (Hong Konger who held illegal public gathering in Singapore repatriated, Nov 21).
All disruptive behaviour has to be nipped in the bud before it escalates to destructive proportions.
On this subject, it is a timely reminder for Singaporeans that it is a mistake to equate democracy with freedom to demonstrate in the streets and disrupt society.
In the old days, when there was no Internet or social media, alternative views were not so easily disseminated and mobilising groups of people to demonstrate in the village square was a common tactic.
This rousing of the masses can be espe...