Tag Archives: Social Issues

banglas, ah tiongs and a whole lotta love

Posted on November 23, 2011 by visa

People in blue collar jobs are some of the most beautiful people you’ll ever meet; my experiences have always been wonderful. everyone looks out for each other- indian, bangla, ah tiong, whatever. There’s always this sense of brotherhood and camaraderie- … Continue reading →

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“What are your thoughts on virginity?”

Posted on May 26, 2010 by visa

I saw the tall question – LOL! Since you’re so ahem – tall, what are your thoughts on virginity? That’s a big question that deserves a serious response, so here we go. I don’t think virginity in itself is a … Continue reading →

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Inspiration: A Mother’s Love

Posted on May 17, 2010 by visa

Sunday, April 30, 2000 By SHARON UNDERWOOD For the Valley News (White River Junction, VT) Many letters have been sent to the Valley News concerning the homosexual menace in Vermont. I am the mother of a gay son and I’ve … Continue reading →

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boost productivity tremendously with the right incentives!

Posted on May 1, 2010 by visa

What should a CEO do when he realises that there’s someone who could be a better CEO than himself? Idealistically, he should relinquish the job because it would be in the best interests of the company, yet realistically he would … Continue reading →

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Why JC students do NOT deserve priority over polytechnic students

Posted on April 18, 2010 by visa

I refer to Mr. Lee Beng Tat’s letter (‘JC students deserve priority‘).  The only people who should get priority when it comes to university admission are the individuals who have proven themselves to be deserving, regardless of whether they’re from … Continue reading →

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Advice-free pity: Why you should almost never offer anybody your shoulder to cry on

Posted on December 9, 2009 by visa

Ever heard from somebody, “I don’t want your advice, I just want some pity”? I suppose that few people would ever actually say that outright because it sounds rather callous and self-centered- but I’m certain that that’s the message a … Continue reading →

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the inadequacy of critical thinking

Posted on November 28, 2009 by visa

It bothers me when critical thinking is portrayed as the Holy Grail of thought and intellectual firepower- as if we could solve all our problems just by carefully evaluating everything we have in front of us. We’ve reached a stage … Continue reading →

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the economics of ignorance

Posted on November 28, 2009 by visa

I was on the typology central forums today and I found an interesting question: Why do people love assumptions? First of all, I humbly suggest that the main reason why anybody makes any sort of assumption in any sort of … Continue reading →

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