Well it is official. Dr Chua Soi Lek just tendered his resignation today. After managing to cause a mini ruckus, his latest decision was a relief laced with letdowns. Why the contradiction you might ask?
The thing is he apologised to everyone who is hurt and offended by his actions but he refused to step down (while failing splendidly in being unable to indicate an iota of intelligence on how important for a person in his shoes to be seen to lead and actually practice a lifestyle beyond moral reproach) and conveniently left the hard no-brainer decision to his party president and National Front Coalition president to decide on his fate.
On a side note, nevermind that the rakyat are upset with his lack of self-control but honestly, getting high by abusing one's position to gain power, position and wealth isn't exactly better. Yet, why do we still see people in power breaking rules yet living in palace like mansions surrounded by squatters and unaffected by public fury?
The thing is he apologised to everyone who is hurt and offended by his actions but he refused to step down (while failing splendidly in being unable to indicate an iota of intelligence on how important for a person in his shoes to be seen to lead and actually practice a lifestyle beyond moral reproach) and conveniently left the hard no-brainer decision to his party president and National Front Coalition president to decide on his fate.
On a side note, nevermind that the rakyat are upset with his lack of self-control but honestly, getting high by abusing one's position to gain power, position and wealth isn't exactly better. Yet, why do we still see people in power breaking rules yet living in palace like mansions surrounded by squatters and unaffected by public fury?
Anyway, his unrepentant action caused many people to feel very uneasy with him. Some questioned if he should even officiate any public opening ceremonies for fear of wrongful association by sight. Others went as far as saying they lost all respect for this man. So on the flip side I decided to be cheeky and asked one of them, "But what about Bill Clinton? He cheated too..."
It is interesting to hear my friend's reply. He said, that it is different as for Bil and Monica, it only involves oral action. In this case, the offending couple went all the way. I then asked how would that be so different since morally both men cheated on their wives. Afterall, I am quite sure at some point in their lives they would have said some vows along the line till death do us part.
Source: http://www.viewimages.com/Search.aspx?mid=668573&epmid=3&partner=GoogleThe interesting analogy I gotten was that the degree of adultery is akin to varying degree of damage inflicted to cars during an accident. If it is only a minor dent, most people wouldn't get too upset but if it is a major impact, lives could be lost. This according to my friend is why Bill's oral intercourse is not as offensive compared to full body workout!
I don't quite buy this argument of course because firstly, a car is inanimate and replaceable. Would we go to the extent to deem our spouse as dispensable as and when we want it? Also, accidents do happen on the road for many reasons such attempting to avoid ramming into a drug addict standing in the middle of the highway as he slowly makes his way to the other side but extramarital affairs are often rooted deeper like failure in communication and understanding. Yes, both cause damages yet one is obviously a deliberate act of betrayal, while the other could just be an error in estimation.
Anyway, in a twist of event, Dr Chua decided a day later to resign from his ministerial and party posts. Of all the the things he said, I find this the most cynical yet realistic thing he should have known right from the start and kicking himself silly now isn't exactly helping. He basically said, "I thought that by my admission, the people would forgive my weaknesses, but I thought wrong. This shows that honesty does not always pay, (but) it is up to the public to judge me.”
Now you know why I think it is more of a letdown? It sounds more like someone stepping down out of frustration with people who forgot to forgive and forget about his indiscretion. The funniest thing to hear was a comment from Dr Chua's supporter a.k.a. Labis MCA division Chief who said:
“We want the party and the authorities to investigate who is behind the distribution (of the DVD) as it is a dirty move for anyone to intrude into one’s personal life. If it can happen to Dr Chua, it can happen to everyone.”
Mr Tan, with all due respect, it will never happen to you if you don't do anything wrong like committing adultery, embezzling funds, murders or kidnapping. No doubt Dr Chua's wife and family have come out in the open in support of Dr Chua's career but honestly for someone who have not experienced wearing a green hat, please think twice before babbling like a rabid canine. He might be getting a bit too emotional but I can't help but wonder if Mr Tan here is trying to tell us something he did last summer which he fears may come back to haunt him.
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