Overview

This section expands the application of the SP CORE values to the way we regard our country. We will first examine the reasons why we are proud or not proud of our own country. (In my case, Singapore). We will also see for ourselves our own level of commitment to our country and discuss the consequences this has on the country.

Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.

John F. Kennedy

Why do we need to be committed to our country?

     So, why do we need to be committed to our country? "Why even care?" you might ask. If you are someone who thinks that the country's "business" is none of your business, then you should change that view quickly. You see, as a citizen of Singapore, we depend on her just as much as Singapore depend on us. Just spent a moment to think about this. When Singapore gained its independence in 1965, everyone thought that it would not work, they believe that Singapore would fall. But now, take a look at what has become of us. Singapore has grown into a popular and high-technology city and is well known around the world. Why is this possible? This is because of the people who were committed to Singapore. It is because of their hard work that Singapore is able to prosper. Their time and efforts spent in trying to make Singapore a better place. Now, imagine that none of these people existed. Everyone in Singapore do not care about her, they do not bother about what is happening to Singapore. They just mind their own business. What would happen? Surely Singapore would not have survive in 1965! 
     As you can see, all of us has a part to play, a role to fulfill. (As the Rock says, "Know your role." :o)  We must be committed to our own country. Our country has provided so much for us, and we should pay her back. We are all Singapore Citizens and we should be proud of that. I'm a Singaporean and I'm damn proud of that!
     You see, a country is made up of people, millions and millions of people, people like you and me. If your country provide you with a safe environment, stable economy and other good things, don't you think you should at least pay her back? I know people who said that they would migrate to other countries when the time is right, I ask myself, why bother? Singapore is a great place! Low crime rates, no natural disasters, no CHEWING GUMS! What?! Ha HA. Anyway, even if your country is not that good, we should still be committed to her. Like what John F. Kennedy said, Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.

How committed are you to your country?

     So, you think you are already committed to your country? Why not take the flash quiz below to find out how comitted you really are. You will need the flash 5 plug in to view the quiz.