The massacre that happened in US certainly shook the world. 32 people were shot dead by 23-year old South Korean student Cho. This incident once again raises the debate over the 'gun laws' in America.
In USA, people are free to purchase guns anytime as long as they are 18 years and above, mentally stable, have a clean track record, and of course, an American citizen. This means that every walking adult you come across along the streets of USA may have a chance of possessing a gun. As if that isn't bad enough, these gun laws also swing towards the people studying in universities, since university students are mostly above 18. The thought of students given the right to possess weapons isn't entirely appealing. The notion of possessing guns as a form of self-defence is rather ludicrous. Yes, guns as weapons may serve as a form of deterrence against potential aggressors, but why is distrust being promoted in the first place? After all, if guns are entirely banned in USA, no ordinary citizen would be allowed to possess a gun, and no one would be in threat either. Isn't that better this way? Insteading of allowing individuals to possess a gun and give them a right to use it, why not lawfully remove guns from citizens so that they won't even have a chance to use it? Guns after all take lives, and it's never pleasing to know that it only takes a pull of the trigger to end someone's life and subject the victim's family to pain and anguish.
Why do I think gun-possession should be illegal? This is because statistics show that countries that ban gun-possession have the least number of victims of bullets. Just take Singapore for example. The Singapore government mandates a law that bans the sale of guns, in other words disallowing citizens to even own them. The result is that cases of people in Singapore dying from gunshots is at the bare minimum. As compared to USA, where they boast the highest death rates from gun shots, Singapore is a much safer place to live in. This is a good-enough reason for the US to review their gun laws and implement necessary changes to it. However, as things stand, it's unlikely that the freedom of purchasing guns would be removed from the US citizens. This is ironic as a large number of Americans themselves are against this law. I seriously think the US should relook at their take on this matter, cause if they don't take any actions, the problems that arise from guns would only perpetuate. Even though acting now won't yield immediate results, it's better to try decelerating things now than to leave it at its own peril.
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Sunday, 18 March 2007
ABOUT MYSELF-Schools
After having a look at my friend's blog, I drew some inspiration from it as to what I can write about myself. I realised I've forgotten to mention about my schools! So i shall now touch on my alma maters.
My education journey started at St. Gabriel's Primary. I hope you actually have heard of this school before. My father told me that he wanted to enrol me into Catholic High but the school rejected me. Looking back, I am quite grateful of that rejection. The brotherhood ties I've had in St Gabriel's are priceless. That school was also responsible for 6 years of guided education, leading up to my adoloscent years. When i graduated from that school in Primary 6, I was pretty sad because none of my classmates was to follow me to my next educational institution- St. Joseph's Institution.
At first, I still couldn't quite get over the fact that no one I knew personally well was following me to SJI. However, it wasn't long before I came to know of a number of mutual friends there. I still remembered my first day of school- I alighted from my dad's car, sauntered towards the sidegate, proudly donning the all-white school attire, accompanied with a green-and-white striped tie. There was this sense of pride and delight that surged through me when i stepped onto the school compound for the first time. I was anticipating a wonderful 4 years in SJI. The assembly was equally memorable. The Secondary Ones were supposed to assemble at the hall. There, I came to know that I was posted to class 7, the class that were to be part & parcel of my exciting school life. That is when it all began for my secondary school life, which were to become a significant part of my life. The 4 years had been a rollercoaster ride, at the same time a very meaningful one. But that was the school that really groomed me to whatever I am today, maturing me in the process through the bitter & sweet tastes of life. It was where my character & personality were developed along with moral values instilled which collectively defines me. I am deeply grateful of the holistic education SJI has offered, which is why, to date, am still very proud of being a Josephian. I believe my sense of pride for SJI would last eternally.
As for AJC, the chapter has only begun..
My education journey started at St. Gabriel's Primary. I hope you actually have heard of this school before. My father told me that he wanted to enrol me into Catholic High but the school rejected me. Looking back, I am quite grateful of that rejection. The brotherhood ties I've had in St Gabriel's are priceless. That school was also responsible for 6 years of guided education, leading up to my adoloscent years. When i graduated from that school in Primary 6, I was pretty sad because none of my classmates was to follow me to my next educational institution- St. Joseph's Institution.
At first, I still couldn't quite get over the fact that no one I knew personally well was following me to SJI. However, it wasn't long before I came to know of a number of mutual friends there. I still remembered my first day of school- I alighted from my dad's car, sauntered towards the sidegate, proudly donning the all-white school attire, accompanied with a green-and-white striped tie. There was this sense of pride and delight that surged through me when i stepped onto the school compound for the first time. I was anticipating a wonderful 4 years in SJI. The assembly was equally memorable. The Secondary Ones were supposed to assemble at the hall. There, I came to know that I was posted to class 7, the class that were to be part & parcel of my exciting school life. That is when it all began for my secondary school life, which were to become a significant part of my life. The 4 years had been a rollercoaster ride, at the same time a very meaningful one. But that was the school that really groomed me to whatever I am today, maturing me in the process through the bitter & sweet tastes of life. It was where my character & personality were developed along with moral values instilled which collectively defines me. I am deeply grateful of the holistic education SJI has offered, which is why, to date, am still very proud of being a Josephian. I believe my sense of pride for SJI would last eternally.
As for AJC, the chapter has only begun..
Saturday, 17 March 2007
ABOUT MYSELF
It's just SO difficult for me to fill in this post.
I know there's this section in Friendster as well and i faced a similar problem as well. I probably cannot do the same for this post.
Anyway, I'd still give a brief profile of myself nevertheless. Well, I was born on the first day of the last month in 1990, in Singapore that is. I personally think that I am lucky to be born on December as I'd never have to worry whether my birthday may clash with other events that may stem my birthday celebrations. I am also proud to say that I'm one of those few in this world who are left-sided. I know that many things are actually designed and orientated for right-handers, such that it might shortchange we left-handers, but never for a moment did I regret having a dominant left hand & leg. On the contrary, I feel special being one.
Okay I know I am struggling with this post. In truth so far i've only disclosed 2 facts about me. I really have a difficulty describing myself, simply because I feel different people might have different opinions about me. In addition, I am still in the procress of defining & personalising myself, just like every other typical adoloscent of my age. You can say that I have not totally found out about myself, or that I do not really know myself well enough yet. However, as subtle as it might be, I do stand by some principles and beliefs which are reflected by my behaviours. So, the rest would actually be for people to perceive.
OKAY I know I've written a lot and I didn't really notice it. Do you know that I took almost an hour to complete this first post? Alright that's all. You just read my first ever online blog post.
I know there's this section in Friendster as well and i faced a similar problem as well. I probably cannot do the same for this post.
Anyway, I'd still give a brief profile of myself nevertheless. Well, I was born on the first day of the last month in 1990, in Singapore that is. I personally think that I am lucky to be born on December as I'd never have to worry whether my birthday may clash with other events that may stem my birthday celebrations. I am also proud to say that I'm one of those few in this world who are left-sided. I know that many things are actually designed and orientated for right-handers, such that it might shortchange we left-handers, but never for a moment did I regret having a dominant left hand & leg. On the contrary, I feel special being one.
Okay I know I am struggling with this post. In truth so far i've only disclosed 2 facts about me. I really have a difficulty describing myself, simply because I feel different people might have different opinions about me. In addition, I am still in the procress of defining & personalising myself, just like every other typical adoloscent of my age. You can say that I have not totally found out about myself, or that I do not really know myself well enough yet. However, as subtle as it might be, I do stand by some principles and beliefs which are reflected by my behaviours. So, the rest would actually be for people to perceive.
OKAY I know I've written a lot and I didn't really notice it. Do you know that I took almost an hour to complete this first post? Alright that's all. You just read my first ever online blog post.
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