by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 5, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Justice, World Issues
Last night (January 3rd 2006) my sons and I may have broken the law. [In Malaysia I believe all assemblies of more than three people need a permit from the police.] We took part in a candlelight vigil called by the Malaysian Consultative Council of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 26, 2005 | 2005, Articles, Violence, World Issues
Ev’rywhere I hear the sound of marching, charging feet, boy ’cause summer’s here and the time is right for fighting in the street, boy? [‘Street Fighting Man’ Rolling Stones] “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all And...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 8, 2005 | 2005, Articles, Justice, World Issues
“That’s what you get for lovin’ me That’s what you get for lovin’ me Ev’ry thing you had is gone As you can see That’s what you get for lovin’ me.? [That’s What You Get for Loving Me Gordon Lightfoot] “Be...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 1, 2005 | 2005, Articles, Governance, World Issues
How many roads must a man walk down Before you call him a man? Yes, ‘n’ how many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand? Yes, ‘n’ how many times must the cannon balls fly Before they’re forever banned? The answer, my...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 8, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Governance, World Issues
As I am writing this piece, they are counting the last few ballots in the state of Ohio, U.S.A. By the time you read this, the world would have known who will be President of the United States for the next four years. You would either be relieved and rejoicing, or,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 9, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Justice, World Issues
I had lunch with an old friend a few days ago. He had just resigned from a very senior position with his company. The situation sucked. Resigning was his least destructive option. He had given all to his company. He had beaten every growth target they had thrown at...
