Irresolution

Mr Wolfowitz mentioned that Singapore had made a "bad" decision of restricting the activists due to security concerns, that were accredited for the World Bank & IMF meeting.

"I hope Singapore's authorities will change their minds and allow the people in that we have accredited as originally agreed," as what he commented.

He followed by saying that it was important for the organisation to hold a "strong dialogue" with such groups.

"We may not always agree with what they have to say, but it is very important to have that discussion," quoted by Mr Wolfowitz.

Singapore later on agreed on the offer for the activists to join hte IMF meeting, which was then rejected by the NGOs. I was pretty amazed by the fuss going on, so much agreeing and disagreeing. Nevertheless, understanding how our country dealt with the problem, is just classic - eeks. Are we afraid or are we precautious? Is the boycott a matter of solidarity? Although its a thin line difference, we created such a scene whereby internationally, minus out the delegates whom will be walking away with such good impression of our country.

"Enormous damage has been done ... A lot of that damage has been to Singapore and it's self-inflicted," Wolfowitz told a meeting with NGOs in Singapore on Friday.

Have we self-inflicted this damage? We have to acknowledge our actions, be accountable. Is it such an arduous effort to apologize and acquiesce in whatever's done? You extend your reasons of action and the golden rule of everything, be tactful. A pride thing... Our country's ego maybe.

Different opinions and methods of expressing the issue, politically, apprehending the problem and getting over it is merely unfeasible.






Let us see what's next....