Salute to CSJ and company

Kudos, to Chee and friends.

Over the past few weeks, about 15 human rights activists were called in by the Singapore Police Force for questioning. They are under investigation regarding protests conducted on 2 separate occasions.

One on IMF world bank meeting in Sept 06, when seven activists participated in a protest at Hong Lim Park, calling for freedom speech and expression. The police came down on them, and the protest subsequently became a standoff with the police, that lasted 72 hours.

The other on human rights day on 10 Dec 06. Several activists conducted a freedom march along orchard road to commemorate Human Rights Day.

The police are investigating them for some rather ludicrous allegations, like "counseling disobedience to the law", "holding an assembly and procession without a permit", and "incitement to violence". Amazing really. As far as I know, Chee SJ vehemently promotes non-violence-even when faced with violence from authorities.

The courage and resolve of these patriotic Singaporeans are unmatched at this point. Steadfast in their beliefs, who not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. They have called upon all Singaporeans to do their part in upholding the Singapore Pledge. Especially this line: "To build and democratic society based on justice and equality".

In the past, just the threat of a law suit or legal charges would cause a dissident party or organisation to capitulate. Not this time, these brave Singaporeans have stood fast and firm, held their ground, and perhaps even placed the ruling party in a spot.

These people are not professional politicians with the exception of Chee. They are ordinary people you see everyday on the street, just like you and I. Again, I salute all of you.




Show your support =), write a message of encouragement to these brave people.

speakup@ singaporedemocrat.org

It is our duty to speak up

We, the undersigned, are being questioned by the police for taking part in political activities on 16 September 2006 and 10 December 2006.

We are Singaporeans exercising our sacred rights and speaking up for the rights of our fellow citizens.

We object to being harassed by the Singapore Government and reiterated our stand that as citizens its is our duty and responsibility to speak up and hold our Government accountable. These rights are enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We oppose the repressive measures of the ruling Peoples’ Action Party which continues to use laws to prosecute citizens for exercising our freedoms of speech and assembly.

We call on democracy defenders to denounce the anti-democratic stance of the Singapore Government and to support the cause of democracy in Singapore.



Signed,

Gandhi Ambalam
Chee Siok Chin (Ms)
Chee Soon Juan
Chong Kaixiong
Jeffrey George
Johnny Hoe
IsrizalKirat Kaur (Ms)
Monica Kumar (Ms)
Priveen Suraj
Gerald Sng
John Tan
Charles Tan
Tan Cheng Poh
Teoh Tian Jing
Yap Keng Ho
Francis Yong