Our Values are Based on ...???

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Just read the front page article in TODAY regarding the discussion on Section 377A.

One of our NMPs commented that in order to "decriminalise" Section 377A, they need to "get that mass, enough people in the middle, to agree with you."

Another of our MPs went on to say that based on how our government works, in order to achieve a mindset shift required to remove 377A, one needs to convince the government that it is all about growth, jobs, money. Therefore, "if you can make a convincing case that 377A is somehow affecting that, then you will have a really good chance."

Since when is it that core moral values are based on the sentiments of the majority? And how is it that fundamental values and principles should be changed when they prevent us from acquiring more growth, wealth and jobs? Are moral values and principles in Singapore no longer absolute, but relative?

Worrying trends, considering that these comments come from our leaders in parliament. Do we really want to go the way of Sodom and Gomorrah?

How should we respond?

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