Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and Foreign Minister Shanmugam are all simultaneously saying that naming an Indonesian warship after two marines who parachuted into Singapore at a time of war would reopen old wounds. Ensconced in their ivory towers, the paper generals thought a sprinkle of flowers on the soldiers graves would soothe old wounds. They thought a simple telephone call could change the Indonesians resolve to name the navy frigate KRI Usman Harun. They never even considered a personal visit to talk things over. What do you think Singapore should do?
Posted on: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 23:36:29 +0000