GOD, just looking at the title I've chosen
reminds me of that goddamn emo phase a long time ago.
But fuck it, I'll leave it up.
I mean, who gives a shit, right?
Writing again after such a long time is
kind of like being back in a gym after a long absence.
It's good that you're back,
you might even feel excited
but at the same time it feels a little intimidating, alien almost.
The whole time your body is telling you that "Hey,
you could just head back and start tomorrow or a few days later!"
Or "Maybe take it easy."
So yeah, kind of like that.
I've recently kind of lost arguments
over racist policies in Singapore.
Mainly because I'd tried to use facts (which were of course in favour),
and when you can't recall them,
it's like trying to cycle without goddamn wheels.
And then it hit me.
Sometimes all you need to do it remember the principle.
Is it OK if a person gets to enjoy certain privileges over another
due to the colour of their skin?
Claiming it's for "the greater good" does nothing
when you and your kids gain better access to jobs
and homes and other services purely due to their ethnicity.
There is no moral argument here.
You want to take the high stand?
Claim it's for the greater good?
How about equalizing the playing field?
Otherwise shut the fuck up about that and admit you're a fucking racist.
Hell you know what?
I'd have more respect for you
if you admitted something like fear
of losing those privileges.
That's something I can emphasise with.
If you'd been living a large bungalow
due to certain policies,
would you want to endorse changes
that could result in your having to live in a smaller house?
How about your kids?
It's unethical, sure.
But understandable.
And it can set the stage for a proper debate.
Oh yeah,
and who decides what "minority" means?
In Singapore, it usually means 'non-Chinese"
or for practical purposes "non-Chinese-looking".
I mean, my grandmother is Chinese, but I look more like an Arab.
So yeah, I typically get assigned the short end of the stick often (though not lately!).
It's all political.
Don't the Chinese Singaporeans who endorse systemic racism
realize that at any time, any "sub-category" of Chinese Singaporeans
could singled out?
I mean, look at the derogatory way they talk about the more recent immigrants from mainland China.
Holy shit.
Sometimes you don't realize you're swimming in your privilege until
the pool becomes filthy and you realize you're trapped.
There's a bunch of other stuff I'd like to rant about,
but I'm getting tired.
And it's only 9.48am. On a goddamn Monday.
Well enough of that.
