It was definately worth it. If all our past leaders did not struggle to achieve internal self government, we wouldnt be what we are today. We would not have a strong educational forces, strict enforced laws, great leadership, strong economic boast, strong military forces, great technology advancement and the most important racial harmony which doesnt exist in most countries.
First reason is that the british did not fully understand of what the people living in singapore needs. They were just doing whatever which would provide them the best profit. Example like before Singapore were independent, British neglected the education and health service and were more focus on trades. Which shows that their not ruling Singapore because they want the best for Singapore.
Also the atitude of the british were selfish, british did not want to give the local full power shows that british is power hungry and also they did not intend to give David Marshall an office when his elected for Cheif minister. By not intending to give an office to David Marshall, it shows the selfishness of the british government. How can a government shows this kind of atitude? Singapore could NEVER progress from the leadership with such an atitude shown.
Riots symbolise the unhappiness of the locals towards the british. If the locals cannot cooperate with the government, then the country would fall. Unlike now, most Singaporean cooperate with the current government which makes the people contented. Also many riots were due to insensitive of the British like Maria Hertogh riot and also NS riot.
Also the British did not emphasis on education and especially chinese education. British shown biased towards Chinese educators. Many evidence have shown the incapable of the british government in the past. If our leaders during that time did not determine to get independent for us, we would not be what we are today and being a colonial country doesnt give us a sense of belonging towards country.
So it was definately worth it despite all the loss of lives were sacrified. I am proud of what we are today and what we have done in the past! I am definately proud to say i am a Singaporean!~M.KwanG~
