Gratitude

One of the offenses critics and the opposition like to use against the ruling party is that the success of modern Singapore is a fabricated myth. That the island-state, as a former British crown colony was already well-developed and that the PAP merely made used of what was left behind to propel a young nation forward.

You don't need to speculate further. Just ask your parents and grandparents how it was like back in the 50s/60s/70s.

My only fear is that by falling into the political game, we fail to remember the hardship and dedication of our pioneers in the miraculous transformation of a tiny third-world island into a global city. That we take everything for granted, only capable of paying lip-service, mouthing big ideas and punching our fists into the air passionately but then scatter away when the going gets tough.

The PAP has been synonymous with Singapore because of the huge role the party has played in the development of our nation since independence. There may come a time when another political party will take over but even so, lets not forget the contributions of the PAP and our pioneers.

As Singaporeans, we ought to take pride that we are the descendants of a nation of people who had defied the odds to survive under harsh conditions to become world-beaters. And as future challenges become tougher, so will we continue to overcome them.

Gratitude and the mindfulness of our humble beginnings is a virtue that a young nation like ours ought to cultivate.