Angers Me

I was browsing the net on Singapore, a country I have always loved, more than any, including my own. I managed to find a website called STOMP just now. I was scrolling around the page, till i went to the end. And it stopped me. I stopped right at the Most-Viewed section. There was a picture of this poor old man and the article titled “Ang Mohs bully old trishaw rider”. Fyi, Ang Mohs mean caucasians, in this case brits.

I, of course clicked on it. And just halfway through reading it, i was already really angry. These idiots over here, got a trishaw ride with 67 year old Mr. Lee Shee Lam in Singapore at night. Probably with a combined weight of 200kilos, these asshats were mocking Mr. Lee and even recording the video. One of them uploaded the video on YouTube to the public, which raised Singapore’s anger over the issue. I’m sure am freaking angry as hell now! Seeing such angry comments, the uploader, identified as Bo Davis, removed the video and apologised, saying  “looking back, I think we were insensitive. But bullies, no”. Oh come on, don’t deny it and justify. Well, thanks to a seriously angered Singaporean, he requested the video and re-posted it right after the removal. And those asshats can’t do a thing.

They were seen in the video sniggering while saying cruel stuff like “2mph? I can walk faster than this!” Then why didn’t you? Cause you’d rather not tire your lazy asses out, correct? And why don’t you try peddling a rickshaw with 200kg worth of load in your 60s? I would then be very pleased to record a video of each of you doing that, post it up on YouTube as revenge and for those angered to admire. And also laugh just as you did.

And as a stupid finishing, they initially agreed to pay Mr. Lee S$15 for the ride, but pretended to be robbed after the ride and ran off into a cab without even paying a cent. My blood is boiling right now. Mr. Lee even asked for just S$10. I quote from blogger Alvin “Putting aside their race, nationality, or even gender – what these three grown adults did is not only childish, but extremely cruel. … If these three clowns want to be famous by posting such a video on Youtube – let’s help them achieve their goal and make them notorious instead.” So very true instead.

Talking about poor Mr. Lee, here’s what I read from DailyMail.

Mr. Lam was working again last night in the Clarke Quay area where he is licensed.

He recalled the incident with a grimace and said: “I’d almost forgotten about it, but I was very angry when they ran off without paying.” He had no idea they were making fun of him because he does not understand English too well and had no idea they were filming him. “They agreed to pay for the ride but then refused and ran away. I couldn’t understand why because I did my best to give them a safe ride.

“I am a bit slow when so many people are in the rickshaw, but I am not a youngster any more, like they are. Perhaps when they get old they will know what it’s like!”

“I’m not going to worry about them any more,” he said. “I am sure they are now sorry they did this to me.”

How can he not be angry? I know I would. He really has tolerance

Link to re-uploaded video: Clicky

Link to donate: Clicky

For bloggers, let’s unite and sound out about this saddening issue.

I hope at least see Mr. Lee someday, maybe in December when I go to Singapore. At least donate to him or give him some business

I’m happy to know that Mr. Lee loves his job, and didn’t take the bullying seroiusly. He just brushed it off with bad luck… And I really want to teach these 3 asshats a lesson. Be fair to people and have respect for elder ones.

Forgive me if this post went too far, I was really angry when I read about this.

Some more links

Mr. Lee and a kind tourist image

Daily Mail article (it’s good to know the world is knowing about this right now)

Guardian article

Asiaone Digital article

Phew.