Its disheartening to see the harsh exchange of words going on between two groups of people with very differing points of views. The sad thing is this exchanges often becomes heated to the point where it becomes emotional and things are said that doesn't do either side any good.

Harsh and vulgar words that condemn, persecute and incite extreme feelings is not the way to change anyone's minds.

There are other non-confrontational ways to gain understanding, acceptance and respect. Actions speak louder than words.

robingoh and I had spoken about this and I agree with his thinking that right now we need to turn the other cheek, to hold ourselves to a higher standard and to behave in a way that is compassionate, charitable and respectable.

A shouting match never resolves anything. If anything, it polarises even more.

We can choose to show Singapore and the world what LGBT people can do; how much we contribute to society in every aspect, how much we help the underprivileged in the community, the change we can effect for good and what a positive force we are.

By reaching out this way, we touch people directly and I believe it is through these efforts that more people will see, understand, change their minds and possibly accept.

A strong force of poralisation is best met with sincerity of the heart and love which Pink Dot was all about. So let us follow the example Pink Dot has set and continue in that vein.