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Hmm... I was pretty annoyed reading yesterday's papers, seeing how many people, including journalists, found it necessary to qualify their tributes to Mr JBJ. Please lah...

At least today's article was positive, though I am surprised to see nothing in the Forum page, considering the fact that about 1000 went for his wake yesterday...

JBJ deserves all the accolades he is getting. I think his contribution is unparalleled, with Mr Chiam, Mr Low and the rest carrying on his trailblazing political participation. Who can forget the excitement of the Anson by-election, how it changed our political landscape and how it got a lot more people at least mildly interested in local politics?

He surely embodied the spirit of 'the game is never over till it's over'.

May he rest in peace.
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fuzzoo said…
i know what u mean... they seemed to find it necessary to say that they were not on his side "...i don't agree with his views but..."
Relax lah! u're not going to b jailed for praising the man who deserves every respect.
If only more people had that sort of passion about whatever it is they choose to do with themselves.
He really was one of a kind.
May he rest in peace.
5:47 pm
Anonymous said…
Yes, I agree, one of a kind. And all too rare.
9:34 am
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