Nov 28, 2009
My Point
'The abuse of animals, environment, maids, the elderly and others is certainly of concern to any mature society.'
MR TEH THIEN YEW, general manager, Singapore Kindness Movement Secretariat:
'I understand where Ms Michelle Elizabeth Yin is coming from in Tuesday's letter, 'Have a heart - How can Singaporeans show kindness to one another if they show no mercy to homeless animals?'
I am sure many share the same view, as I do, that the way we treat animals is sometimes a reflection of the values of kindness we hold in our hearts.
The same can be said about the environment and even those disadvantaged in our community.
The abuse of animals, environment, maids, the elderly and others is certainly of concern to any mature society.
And as Singaporeans, we should be concerned.
It was therefore heartening to read on the same day in The New Paper a contrasting account of a man's selfless love for strays over the past two decades.
There are Singaporeans who are willing to - as Gandhi said - 'be the change you want to see'.'
