"Let there be LIGHT!" And there was Light. And Vanity. Vanity. All is Vanity.

Sometimes, I wonder, how people decide on their pet peeve, and (in this specific case) what "triggered" (I do not like to use this word, but hey, I need to show I'm current, right?) this missive to the Forum Page (or Voices in Today's paper). Let's see if we can spot the trigger...

Why does Singapore need so many lights on?

By Lee Teck Chuan

19 December, 2019

As Singapore moves ahead with its eco-friendly drive, have we overlooked how much electricity we are using, especially from lighting?

Are we guilty of light pollution?

Lights have proliferated unchecked along pavements, covered walkways, bridges, corridors, stairways, and in bus stops, car parks, lifts, void decks, playgrounds and parks.

["Proliferated unchecked? He makes lights sound like some runaway weed. "Unchecked"? He thinks light fixtures are free?]

HK unrest shows why Singapore must guard against class divisions and curb rising private-property prices

By Jeremy Teo Chin Ghee

09 November, 2019

A key factor in the recent unrest in Hong Kong has been unaffordable housing for the younger generation.

In Singapore, we are fortunate to have the Housing and Development Board (HDB), but this alone may be insufficient for social harmony. Measures must be taken to ensure continued social mobility and prevent inequality from giving rise to a two-class society causing social division.

Unfair to say SG Climate Rally does not take into account societal concerns: Organisers

By Ajay Nair, SG Climate Rally

01 December, 2019

I am writing on behalf of my co-organisers of the SG Climate Rally. We refer to the commentary, “In calling for action on climate crisis, it is not enough to say ‘listen to the science’” (Nov 25).

SG Climate Rally acknowledges the need for climate movements to listen to broader social concerns. As part of these efforts, we published a statement last week in support of the food delivery workers affected by the ban on personal mobility devices on footpaths. 

[Lip service followed by an example of tokenism.]