I am not that surprised or upset by the Filipino organizing such an event at orchard road. It is just their rowdy, insensitive nature, not taking into consideration the reaction of the locals. They probably think that since they have "occupied lucky plaza", orchard road is their playground.
I am more taken aback by the swift, aggressive reaction from the PM. Is this such an important issue that he has to stick out his neck? After all, he has been known to take quite some time to respond to past major issues.
Sadly, his involvement seems to have stoked the fire instead. A layman can read from all the reactions that his comment is provocative and incites more negative sentiment. He certainly has dipped his hands into a pile of shit. It doesn't help to solve the problem but has only made it worse.
Losing popularity from this silly mistake is small matter. The bigger concern now is that should a minor incident happen during the event involving the locals, it can become explosive.
Maybe it is important for him to remember the wise saying, "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
I am more taken aback by the swift, aggressive reaction from the PM. Is this such an important issue that he has to stick out his neck? After all, he has been known to take quite some time to respond to past major issues.
Sadly, his involvement seems to have stoked the fire instead. A layman can read from all the reactions that his comment is provocative and incites more negative sentiment. He certainly has dipped his hands into a pile of shit. It doesn't help to solve the problem but has only made it worse.
Losing popularity from this silly mistake is small matter. The bigger concern now is that should a minor incident happen during the event involving the locals, it can become explosive.
Maybe it is important for him to remember the wise saying, "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."