Brains - a must for committing crimes!

The whole nation of Singapore has been alerted to the escape and manhunt for JI fugitive, Mas Selamat bin Kastari. In the midst of all the excitement and tenseness, the New Paper's headlines read, "He's everywhere but nowhere!" And I received this picture in my email from fellow toastmaster, Aziz, which suggested the possible way of Mas' escape! Suddenly I burst out laughing. I can imagine the smile and laughter of all those who received the picture too. If there is one thing, I have learnt, we have progressed as a nation because we can learn to laugh at ourselves.


Please do not get me wrong. Mas' escape is not to be taken lightly. Some citizens are nervous about this fugitive on the loose....an understandable feeling. Mas' escape from detention has created a furore of emotion in this little red dot. He has also wasted a lot of manpower and nation's time! One man who probably was suffering from boredom decided to make a hoax about Mas Selamat. Some have absolute faith in the authorities to nap the slippery criminal in due time. It certainly takes brains for anyone to commit crimes.

Through this, we also learn that we cannot be complacent. Singapore is well known for her efficiency and thoroughness. Yet, a limping criminal could still escape. There is no necessity to demand for anyone's head to roll......to err is human! Through this experience, the whole nation is reminded to be always vigilant!

Hence, I do not understand why some people with chicken brains would dare to tread where even angels fear to tread. For example, the maid who killed her employer and threw the body down from the apartment. Did she expect the police to buy her story? We also have the dumb and dumber thieves who stole credit cards and got caught after partying in the very same club.!



If anyone wants to commit a crime, be sure to be smart enough not to get caught. It would not be challenging for the police to solve simple cases! If one does not have the brain to escape from being caught, then one should try to lead a simple, happy and contented life and breathe in the fresh air of freedom!!



Gan Chau