Originally posted by tarutaru:Well UK and France is different, they were once a super power country with proud history.....they once rule over the whole europe.
Yeah lah i am talking about the Brits ridiculing the French from the beginning of time about specifically the wars in history, and since the 50s especially on WWII. France capitulated without any fight to Germany while British forged on all the way. Even though it was eventually the Americans that won the war for the world, everyone still saluted the Brits for their determination, pride, fighting spirit and indomitability.
Pride and honour are world recognised respected traits for men from men.
But at the same time, we have to come to terms too that not everyone in this world has this world have it eg the person who said he doesn't believe Singapore should fight as long as he doesn't believe Singapore can win, surrender can already. Thats why he was a Pes C clerk. What he was in NS and still is as a person is in line with his character.
We fight to protect our land, we do not wish to defend it because of how we are treated. But blame the gahmen not the nation.
We still have a duty to serve the country.
I think the most important thing for singapore armed force is repress counterinsurgencies in peacetime,ensure singaporeans have a peace life.If singapore haven't SAF,do you think police can promise you live in peace?
It's my own view as a foreigner ,for you referrence only,don't blame me please.