LEE's Contribution - 19.06.2009

TIPS WHEN YOU WISH TO WRITE TO THE GOVERNMENT (from concern and others...)

12 Jun 09 , 11:05 AM

1. Do write to your MPs - they do value appropriate feedback. If we
remain silent, we lose out simply because our MPs do not hear our alternative views.

2. Do stay engaged and involved - Remaining silent even though we are
concerned about certain issues means giving up the grounds to others who are perhaps more vocal.

3. It is not about being more articulate - It is about voicing out what
is important to us...Singlish and all

4. Do not get emotional nor bring religion (Christian or otherwise)into
it - common sense, clear conscience and mainstream values are treasured by most.

5. Be REASONABLE, RATIONAL AND OBJECTIVE
The Leaders are very busy people. Make sure you know what is the point or points you want to make. Separate these points. The only way to get their attention is to be clear about what you are saying.

6. Be willing to agree to disagree (hopefully both sides will have equalspace to do so)

7. Recognise that one can make a difference....many "ones" make a multitude

8. Contribute to REACH. Appreciate comments by others

9. Write to REACH to offer feedback to the relevant government ministries. If you want, state the names of the Ministers you want to your feedback to be sent. Just putting "ministers or MPs" can be a little vague for Reach. They may end up sending it only to One Ministry.

10. Be part of a "Citizen Watch" now that we know that some of our mainstream media and newspapers are lacking in
balanced objective coverage.
We need to do our own homework and research and then make our own judgements - based on more complete information.

11. Always try to include all the relevant links to the articles you are referring to. Its good to use "quote" and "unquote"

"Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance."

As "Details Removed" said - show yourselves to our elected officials. Only then will each "drop of rain" count in making the sea!
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