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...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 22, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Governance, World Issues
It’s not difficult to be cynical about democracy. The concept is simple. The people are allowed to decide who should lead them. Hence elections are held on a regular basis. If the government of the day fails the people, they can be voted out and another...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 13, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Homosexuality, World Issues
The gay issue just won’t go away. In fact it should be the issue du jour for many days to come with the election of a practising gay to the office of bishop in the U.S. What is at stake here? The answer is both simple and complex. The simple answer, and one...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 13, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Homosexuality, World Issues
A key strand in Nora Gallagher’s new book, “Practicing Resurrection”, deals with Christian perspectives on homosexuality. Gallagher’s pastor is a gay who has come out of the closet. The book chronicles in absorbing detail her church’s...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 19, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Governance, World Issues
I appreciate the many of you who have offered to buy me coffee to get my views on the Iraq situation. Since my middle aged bladder can only take so much caffeine at any one time, by the time I get to go to Starbucks with you, the war will probably be over. Therefore I...
