My epic padlet by Jun Wei https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz Made with a stroke of positive self belief en-us 2016-08-18 00:39:45 UTC 2016-08-21 15:42:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Instructions MrTay https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118675864 After learning about the plight that foreign workers face when they are in Singapore (e.g. mistreatment, exploitation), do you feel the alcohol ban placed on them in the area of Little India is too harsh? Why? 

Indicate your name as the title of the post.]]> 2016-08-18 00:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118675864 Kaethe https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686041 I do not think that the alcohol ban is too harsh because Little India is the second place in Singapore with the highest crime rate. In consideration of the safety and well-being of citizens and migrants, I feel that this alcohol ban will reduce the amount of reckless behaviours by drunk people. Therefore, residents in that area will have a better sense of security and the amount of misbehaviour due to intoxication of alcohol will also decrease.  Therefore, this banning of alcohol is beneficial for the people living in Little India. ]]> 2016-08-18 02:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686041 Samiya https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686062 No, it is not too harsh as the ban is not the foreign workers can buy the alcohol before 10.30pm and this is not only for the foreign workers, locals have to abide by this rule as well if not they will get a fine. This also ensures the safety of people as people will not do things under the influence of alcohol. ]]> 2016-08-18 02:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686062 Melda https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686230 Yes, I think that this is too harsh. I feel that foreign workers need to have some means of unwinding, which they do have by consuming alcohol. Since they probably end work close to 10.30pm, this means that they do not have much opportunities to enjoy themselves and relax after a hard day at work. Therefore I think that since foreigners have to deal with discrimination, unfair treatment from employers, etc, I think that this will lead to foreigners being even more unhappy in Singapore. ]]> 2016-08-18 02:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686230 Charis https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686444 Yes, as Little India is where the foreign workers can relax and catch up with their friends after a  long day at work, we should at least warn them first before fully implementing the ban. They should be given chances and treated fairly; and should be given a chance to speak for themselves and not just take into account what the residents said. We should consider their feelings and treat them fairly as they do the jobs that many of us are unwilling to and we should be able to accommodate them once in a while. ]]> 2016-08-18 02:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686444 Rhea https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686956 No I do not think the ban is harsh as the alcohol ban is for the safety and convenience of many people in the area. Irresponsible drinking can cause inconvenience and may be a disturbance to many people living nearby. Irresponsible drinking may even lead to riots, which have happened before. This may be a good way to reduce the risk of riots and reckless behaviour caused by intoxication.]]> 2016-08-18 02:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118686956 Rachel https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118687620 I do not think that the alcohol ban is too strict/harsh. Despite the fact that they have been mistreated and exploited within Singapore, it is still good and best to follow the means of the alcohol ban. This ban not only will benefit and Ensure safety and security amongst Singaporeans, with this ban being closely abided, foreign workers may be deemed as rightful citizens as they are willing to do what the ban implies. Alcohol can become a dangerous impact if not used properly, and in order to take precautions to mishaps happening, the alcohol ban should be followed to Ensure calmness and safety amongst residents and citizens here]]> 2016-08-18 02:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118687620 Gowri https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118687887 Yes, it might be too harsh. The migrant workers already have a lot of difficulties regarding salary, job as well as being accepted by Singaporeans. They only have one day off every week and they should be given at least some freedom on that day to do what they want. As long as they do not create problem for everyone, I do not think they should be restricted so much. Just that one riot should be used to create a ban for everyone but they should not drink, loiter around or litter. So the ban should be to for them to stay away from residential areas since it is night.

]]> 2016-08-18 02:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118687887 May Mok https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118688652 No, the ban also served as a warning and a precaution for us. The ban was only to stop selling Alcohol after a certain timing, and not stop completely. What has happened in 2013/2014 was caused by recklessness due to the alcohol. The ban also ensured our security to prevent it from happening again. ]]> 2016-08-18 03:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118688652 Siow Hui Min https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118691049  

there are two different points of views on the ban. firstly the government wants to prevent any mishaps/incidents like this from happening again, but yet it’s not all of the foreign workers who started the Little India riots, so it is not very fair that all of them are not able to purchase alcohol on their days off

]]> 2016-08-18 03:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118691049 Kimberly Khow https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118691261 No. The alcohol ban would reduce public order issues in public areas and would create less of a public nuisance when people buy alcohol and drink by the roadside, also ensuring the public’s safety. Also, if the people want to drink alcohol, they can always go somewhere else to get it.]]> 2016-08-18 03:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118691261 Lau You Wen https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118691281 Yes, I think that the alcohol ban is too harsh. After working, foreign workers would want to relax and unwind, and some drink alcohol as a way to relax. Many workers go to Little India after their work hours, and end their shifts close to 10.30 pm, giving them lesser time to enjoy their alcohol. As long as they do not disturb people, it should be alright for them to drink alcohol past 10.30pm .

]]> 2016-08-18 03:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118691281 Natalie Low https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118694647 No, I think they will get more peace at night when they sleep without alcohol. If they have any injury, it may then heal better with enough rest. They will feel more safe at least . Some of them may resort to alcohol to drown their sorrows, it is both unhealthy for their body and may cause anger and result in riots from thinking about their unfair treatment. ]]> 2016-08-18 04:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118694647 Chia Xiaolian https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118695485 No I don’t think it’s harsh. Once bitten, twice shy, I think that since it happened once, and root of the cause is because they consume alcohol resulting in them being not in right state of mind ,so it should be banned. This can reduce the chances of riots and disturbance to the residence there.

]]> 2016-08-18 04:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118695485 Chloe Chew https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118697723 I feel that it is not considered harsh and the matter on the alcohol ban and the mistreatment of Singaporeans to foreign workers are different matters as the alcohol band is placed at the area due to the number of complaints and the residents there complaining that it is disrupting the peace. Since it is disrupting the peace no matter if you are a Singaporean or a foreign worker, there is a reason to place the alcohol ban. But if there are few or no complaints of the disrupting peace around the area, then there would be no reason to bring this matter up or to implement alcohol ban.

]]> 2016-08-18 05:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118697723 Ashley Ooi https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118700519 After learning about what the migrant workers face when they are in Singapore, while I do not not entirely with how they went about doing it, I do now have a better understanding of what might have influenced the migrant workers to riot in Little India. They were probably treated unfairly and as a result, lashed out. However I am also aware that not all the migrant workers in Little India participated in that riot and I feel that by placing an alcohol ban on Little India it also directly affects migrant workers who were not even part of that riot. Furthermore, even though their actions were wrong I feel that the migrant workers who did participate in the riot, their anger and displeasure were justified. Also, while placing an alcohol ban does help to ease the public, it affects too many businesses in Little India.Thus, I feel that placing an alcohol ban on the whole of Little India is too harsh. Yeh��{P���

]]> 2016-08-18 06:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118700519 Sharifah Nadia https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118708726  

No, I do not think that it is too harsh since this is for the sake of everyone’s safety and well-being. Despite a majority of foreign workers who unfortunately have been mistreated, this does not give them the right to do as they please. Although not all of the foreign workers behave wildly and insensibly, we should not take risks and should prevent all possible negative happenings. If the problem can occur once and we do nothing about it to solve the issue, it can keep reoccurring. Since many people, including citizens of Singapore, hang out at Little India on a regular basis, just one reckless move of an alcoholic can cause a huge commotion which can lead to fights and even riots. Although there may be many complaints about the ban at first, it will be very beneficial since people have to obey the law and follow the rules. They will have to accept the government’s decision eventually. Thus, I feel that the ban placed is not harsh but wise since it is being done for everyone’s safety, especially those living in or near that neighbourhood, and also to maintain peace and harmony in Singapore.

]]> 2016-08-18 07:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118708726 Audrey https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118720183 No, I do not feel that it is too harsh as banning of alcohol is to protect the people and also to prevent history from happening again. I feel that banning alcohol is something that benefits the residents staying there greatly at the residents did not live in peace for many years due to alcohol drinkers loitering at the void deck and creating a lot of noise during the night. Sometimes, fights occurs due to  the drunk drinkers and this creates a lot of noise, the residents would also not feel safe.This disturbs the residents and they are not able to rest well at night. Additionally, after the drinkers finish drinking at the void deck, they would litter their beer cans on the floor leaving a mess. Thus I feel that it is not too harsh to ban alcohol as there are benefits to the outcome as well.

]]> 2016-08-18 10:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118720183 Phang Ching Don https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118724782 No, I do not feel that the alcohol ban is too harsh as this implementation is for the safety and well-being of everyone. Majority of the foreign workers are from India and Bangladesh so majority of them will hang around the little india area as they are more familiar with the items and people there. Most of them like to sit at grass areas and drink beer and chat with their friends. When people get drunk, they have no sense of what they are doing and they will tend to talk loudly, which will disturb the people living in the neighbourhood. Sometimes they may even start arguments and fights and things may get out of hand easily due to the huge amount of people. Also, people tend to leave their beer cans lying around after drinking which will make live harder for people that have to clean the roads. Thus, I do not feel that the alcohol ban is too harsh.]]> 2016-08-18 10:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118724782 Amanda Isabelle https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118736728 I feel that it is not too harsh, however, there should be more recreation provided for them near their dormitories. It is true that they deserve their weekend of rest after days of tiring work but the fact that they are disturbing the residents’ peace at night is unacceptable thus implementing the ban. Getting intoxicated should not be an excuse for their actions of disturbing other residents. Besides, there are other things that the foreign workers can do other than drinking alcohol.

]]> 2016-08-18 12:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118736728 Nabilah https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118777051 No. When alcohol is not banned, the foreign workers will cause a lot of noise, litter and cause a lot of problems. They will loiter around neighbourhoods, sleep in the corridors and staircase landing and disturb the peace of residents. Sometimes, fight occur too. Residents have been complaining about this issue for years. However, the foreign workers have worked hard the whole week and they want to enjoy their time at Little India with their friends. I feel that the ban of alcohol is not too harsh as safety is important to everyone. The ban has benefitted a lot of people.]]> 2016-08-18 15:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118777051 Kanika https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118855103  I think that the alcohol ban is not very harsh. This is because the foreign workers would still be able to do buy their alcohol but just that now they need to do it earlier. I also feel that this is a good act as it is compromised and the residents would also feel safe. Also, the main aim of this ban is to reduce the chances of another riot from occurring. This ban would thus act more as a security measure so as to ensure that riots or other activities caused by intoxication would not happen again.]]> 2016-08-19 01:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118855103 Regine  https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118860215 No, even though I do agree they are being treated unfairly, I do not feel the alcohol ban was harsh. The alcohol ban was placed after happenings in 2013 and 2014, it was not based off of nothing and was placed to prevent more incidents from happening. However, the treatment they receive as a worker is definitely not something they deserved.

]]> 2016-08-19 02:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118860215 Aqilah https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118869145 No, I do not think that the ban was harsh. I feel that this was needed to be done for the safety of the residents and people around the area. The cause of the riot was mainly because they were consuming too much alcohol late at night thus resulting them to be very drunk and not in the right state of mind. Furthermore, the foreign workers are still able to buy and drink alcohol but now they would need to do so earlier.]]> 2016-08-19 05:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/118869145 Lee Yew Cheng https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119003383 I personally do not feel that the alcohol ban is too harsh. Firstly, the ban is placed to prevent foreign workers, who is the majority in Little India, from getting drunk, and thereafter causing harm to not only himself but also others beside him. Secondly, after the incident where it involved a death and an injury, the government would then learn a lesson and to prevent more from getting injured, place the ban. Thirdly, when they drink and hangout with their friends at Little India after 10.30pm, they may disturb people, who are living in the Little India neighbourhood, preventing them form having a peaceful rest/sleep.

]]> 2016-08-20 05:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119003383 Natanya Chuang https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119004929 NO, i do not feel that the ban is too harsh. Singapore should have her own laws, and although foreign workers may be treated unfairly, it is not right that people who drink excessively be a disturbance to others or the residents in that area. Furthermore, the ban is imposed due to many complaints about drunk people causing trouble or being a disturbance to others. It is not targeting mainly foreign workers but rather the area that happens to have more of such cases. Lastly, it is not a complete ban and people can still drink but within limited times. therefore, i feel that the ban is not too harsh
 ]]> 2016-08-20 07:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119004929 Mavis Ong https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119008371 I do not feel that the ban is too harsh on the foreign workers. The ban does not only benefit the foreign workers, it also helps the people in Singapore. By drinking excessive alcohol, the foreign workers may become rowdy and disturb the residents in the area. It may also cause unnecessary fights among the foreign workers. Also, the rule does not just target the foreign workers, it is targeted at everyone living in that area. This implementation is for the safety and well-being of the foreign workers and the residents there. ]]> 2016-08-20 09:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119008371 Sathwika https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119010379 No, I do not feel that the alcohol ban is harsh as it has been implemented for the safety and well-being of the residents. The ban will definitely cause less drunk people gathering around 7 eleven stores and making noises at night. It will be good for both the residents and the people who drink as the residents do not have to deal with noises at night and litter by the drunk people. The drunk people will benefit as they would not unnecessarily start a fight amongst themselves.  ]]> 2016-08-20 12:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119010379 Sabrina Chau https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119013622 No, I do not feel the alcohol ban is too harsh. Laws are there to protect its people and this alcohol ban is to ensure the safety of the people. Although the foreign workers face many problems at their workplace and most of them turn to drinking alcohol to relieve their stress, excessive consumption of alcohol will lead to rowdy behaviour and nuisance, like getting into fights and causing a lot of noise, which might endanger the lives of not only themselves but others around them. Moreover, this ban is not targeted at only foreign workers but at people around areas where many incidents of drunk people loitering around have been complained by the residents around those areas. In addition, workers are still allowed to drink in the restricted timings so it is not a complete ban of drinking alcohol. The alcohol ban is for welfare of not only the workers but all the other people in Singapore, hence I feel it is not too harsh.

]]> 2016-08-20 14:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119013622 Andrea Ritika https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119037716 No, I do not feel the alcohol ban is too harsh. The ban is there for the welfare of the workers and for the residents in the area. The ban will ensure that there will be fewer people getting drunk and making noise. The residents will not have to deal with foreign workers littering and sleeping at the void decks. Although people drink to relax and relieve their stress after work, too much drinking may cause arguments and fights which can put other people in danger. Additionally, people are still allowed to drink so they would not be too affected. Since the ban is for the well-being and safety of the workers and the residents, I do not feel that the ban is too harsh.]]> 2016-08-21 07:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119037716 Chen Luying https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119048563 No, I do not feel that the alcohol ban is too harsh. As the ban was imposed due to many cases of irresponsible drinking and being a disturbance to others, the alcohol ban in Little India would ensure our the public's safety and create less of a public nuisance. Moreover, it is not only targeting foreign workers but residents in that area as well.]]> 2016-08-21 15:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/MrTay/a0wa61tienrz/wish/119048563