I have said I will not write anymore about 377A, but unfortunately, it seems I do not have the luxury. I was just confronted by Priss over my support of 377A.

Priss was reasonably upset that I had stood for it, and she showed me what the comments some of the other supporters had written. I won’t repeat those bigoted and homophobic comments since I do not stand for any of those arguments myself. I was reasonably appalled and I am quite sure quite a number of those who signed for it would be reasonably upset as well if they had gone through them.

I was further confronted by the fact that some has attacked Mr Siew Kum Hong and called for his removal or resignation.

I do not know Mr Siew personally, but it was many years ago that we had exchanged views on soc.culture.singapore. Then a university undergrad at NUS, Mr Siew gives me the impression as a reasonable, calm, and knowledgeable person. I enjoyed writing in response to Mr Siew, and to read his well thought of comments.

While I don’t have a single clue why Mr Siew stood for repealing 377A, from my old impression of him, I believed he has looked at all the angles and decided that this is a good cause he should champion in his capacity as a NMP. (I would prefer he does things out of his own motivation than just sing endless praises of the Tali-PAP, or play devils advocate or act as a fake opposition. It was certainly better than people talking about people who eats and plays loud music on MRT, for starters.)

If I meet Mr Siew in person, I would give him a pat on the back even though I disagree with what he is championing. Not for the reason I had a good impression of the man, but for what he put at stake for his cause. I wondered if he had seen the reaction coming at him for doing this, would he persevere?

The sacrifice he is making I can definitely respect, though I cannot say the same for the endless chatters of a lot of pro-repeal bloggers whom in my opinion has got zilch to lose for championing for the repeal. (In other words, no matter how articulate you are or how well you are presenting your points, you are just a trend follower because it is my opinion you have nothing to lose to just follow it. You have made no sacrifices and have no clue what you will pay to champion the cause.)

So I say, to those who are almost literally crying for Mr Siew’s blood, leave Mr Siew alone. The call for his resignation or removal is completely uncalled for. Is that the only way we know how to deal with those who champions an opposing cause – to completely tear him down and destroy him regardless of what kind of person he may truly be? Is this the kind of politics you want for this country?

Your reaction can set an example of the kind of political participation you want, Singapore. Can’t we calmly just listen to what other people have to say, and politely disagree, no matter how we loathe what they are saying?

The choice is yours, Singapore.