I fully agree with you. And I will submit that sinkies are largely not racist by nature, thanks to the pap's "race integration" policies post-independence and into the 1970s. Memories of the 1960s racial riots were still fresh. We needed social cohesion, an important ingredient in nation building. As a result, we grew up with, went to school with, worked with, served ns with folks of all races. We became colour blind, in a good way!
The world has evolved and political correctness dictates that one shouldn't be racist. Hence social norms in themselves are a good enough check on bahaviours and actions. It is so ironic that the same political party that wanted all races to integrate became the perpetrator of racism. Shame on the pap!
I agree.
When we were growing up in the 1960's, school children interacted amongst Chinese, Malays, Indians.
I have heard that in the past decade or thereabouts, a significant majority have never met individuals from other ethnic groups.
I believe that all the undesirable side effects are mostly due to the government interference.