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Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I feel that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.In the past, Singapore has to depend on the British for our country’s safety. And when the British decided to withdraw, we were left defenseless. Hence it is necessary to build a substantial military force to protect our homeland. Conscription seems to be the best option due to Singapore’s limited resources and economic constraints. It helps to build up a defence force without placing a heavy burden on Singapore’s manpower and financial resources. Moreover, due to the small population or rather a limited male population, Singapore does not have the liberty to implement a National Service programme whereby males are selectively drafted. National Service helps to foster cohesiveness among male Singaporeans. It brings Singaporeans from diverse background together and also requires them to go through similar experiences and thereby identify themselves with a common destiny of defending the nation. Furthermore, National Service is an ideal opportunity to train the males, physically and mentally. Nowadays, teenagers are spoilt. We depend on others and are not determined enough. When obstacles surfaced, we often choose to give up. The series of intensive physical trainings will certainly build up the males’ resilience and their fitness level. Males that undergo National Service will also become more independent.To conclude, National Service has been an integral part of Singapore’s defence and also played an important role in nation building. Adding on, it benefits the males as they will be physical trained and will also become more mature. Thus, National Service should be mandatory for all males Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I think National Service should be mandatory to all male Singaporeans as National service can strengthen physical abilities as they go through a lot of training. And after National Service, they may become more manly. Their mental abilities will also increase as they become more confident. And NS brings together people from all walks of life—different races, different religions—they will learn to live and work closely with different kinds of people and make friends with other races of people and developed a brotherhood between each of them as they go through some tough times during the NS training. At the end of it all, they will become more mature and independent—no longer the boy they once were. Also,after they finished their NS training and they become a full time NS men , they can get advantages. For example, they can get financial assistance if their families have financial problem or have a personalised ez-Link Card that can have privilege when they board the public transport etc. It is also the guy's responsible to defend Singapore as after the NS training , they are stronger and more fit. Even if Singapore let girls into the NS training , our strength will never match the guys. So I think National Service be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I think that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. One of the obvious reasons are that Singapore is small country, and can only rely and trust the citizens to protect and put their life in the line for their home. Take the Japanese Occupation for example. The British surrendered just one week after the invasion. With them gone, we were left on our own to fight the Japanese, however we do not have our own soldiers. That is why NS is important. If the government did abolish this rule, there would not be many male volunteers. With just so few men, there would not even be an army. What would Singapore do if there was a war? Without receiving proper training from NS, how could a man protect his family? The government just wants male Singaporeans to receive proper training for 2 years. Reservist is just so you could always be ready for any events. Hence I think it should be mandatory.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, in my opinion, National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as it helps to turn males into strong fighting men who can help to defend our country during a war.Not many are willing to join the army because of the strenuous and tough training so if National Service wasn't mandatory, then there'll be very little people in the army and we will have insufficient people to help fight and protect Singapore in an event of an attack. Singapore is a relatively small country and our only resource is manpower, therefore, it's important for us to have a large army that is always ready and on standby to protect us during a battle.National Service also helps to create a bond between all male Singaporeans and help them to develop a sense of patriotism so that they know they all have a part to play in protecting Singapore. Of course, women do have a part to play too. However, as women tend to be more weak physically and may not be able to take the arduous training and hard work, instead of joining National Service, they can help by protecting and taking good care of themselves and their families while men help to fight during a war.Men will also learn more about teamwork during National Service as they will all be working together towards a same goal and mission. Stepping out of their comfort zone will also teach them to persevere and not give up easily and learn to take and endure hard work.Hence, I feel that National Service should be mandatory for male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as they help to train male Singaporeans to be both physically and mentally fit. Though National Service is hard, those that finished the 2 years of National Service come out being both physically and mentally strong. Singapore has a small population size, unlike other countries. If we do not make National Service to be compulsory for all male Singaporeans, we would not have enough men to protect Singapore. Though some might say that we do not have much chance to win if other countries decided to go to war with us, we would still be able to at least resist and have some chance of winning. As for the photo with the NS man having a maid to carry his bag, this shows us that more and more male Singaporeans are becoming "as fragile as strawberries". (Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong described young Singaporeans as"fragile like strawberries" on the Singapore Scout Association's 100th anniversary dinner . Said SM Goh 'Fortunately, we have our National Service. Otherwise, we too may have a "strawberries" generation.' adapted from http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/04/singaporean-strawberries/) )This tells us that more and more Singaporeans prefer to stay in front of the computer instead of going out. That's why National Service should be mandatory for these male Singaporeans so that they would be physically and mentally strong instead of being as fragile as strawberries like that NS man we saw in the picture which needs his maid to carry his bag.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as it serves some purpose. Like- There will be people to protect the singapore if there is an invasion occur. NS teach the teenagers how to protect the country. As Singapore is an independant country, so we had to protect the country on our own!- It help to train the teenager in both physical and mental. Physical training like running will help the teenager to put on muscles and have a better stamina. This will help the teenager to have a better quality of health condition. The military training is tough and strict, there is a fixed time timetable for the teenager to process on. This will help to train the teenagers to become more responsible , more descipline and more independant. In the surrounding of mature people, the teenager will also become more mature and know how to make a wise decision.- The NS will also help the teenager to develop senses of patriotism through education or activities. This sense of patriotism can be the engine for the warriors to keep them fighting.When there is an invasion occur to singapore who is going to protect us? It must be the singaporeans so the teenager must be train hard to protect the singapore~
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as it is the job of all Singapore citizens to protect our homeland, Singapore. Although NS is not compulsory for women, for some reasons, it is compulsory for all males. Hence, it is a good chance for our fellow male Singaporeans to show how much they care for our country. NS helps you to understand yourself better as stepping out of your comfort zone will help you discover things about yourself that you may not know. It will make you realise that you too can be a good leader. The discipline instilled in you will, in turn, strengthen your mental power and help you in making decisive choices in others aspects of life.It is true to a certain extent that the Army makes a man out of a boy, and no man can deny the good it has done for them in terms of mental and physical strengthening. In the event of war, military training will save lives. Hence, both the soldier and his family that had made the ultimate sacrifice do deserve to be honored and respected accordingly. For all the good that National Service does, it is worth to be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. Mandatory means necessary and I believe that all male Singaporeans are necessary to serve the National Service. National Service, or army conscription in Singapore, was first introduced in 1967 due to pressing issues such as national security after Singapore's "forced" independence in 1965. In 1971, the British completely pulled out of Singapore. It has been 41 years since the introduction of NS.Firstly, when a male completed his full-time service, he is considered to be "operationally ready", and is thereafter known as an Operationally-Ready National Serviceman (NSman). When such, it means that he is ready for any wars regardless of age or time and be prepared to serve the nation without fail. In such a small island, Singapore is indeed lack of manpower. Thus, all male Singaporeans should serve National Service because if they do not serve the nation, no one else does. Foreigners will definitely support their own countries and do Singapore expect females to defend our country? Definitely no. Secondly, National Service also benefit males in mental and physical. Its a new challenged to them and let them know, are they going to take up the challenge, or are they giving up halfway. In 2years of National Service, males are trained to be fit and also mentally strong. This benefit both the nation and themselves because when males are out finding jobs, they will not easily give up because they know that the worry or difficulty is nothing compared to the time in National Service. Concluding, National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. Although in the past 41 years, there are no sight of wars between countries with us, there is still a must to continue in case of any wars in the future.' Prevention is better than cure' . This sentence indeed come in hand for the situation of this. Always be ready, rather than sorry.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, National Service should be mandatory for all male singaporeans. National Service may seem useless, making us(Males) suffer two years in army, wasting time as females would have been way ahead after the we have served their N.S but it is actually really important and serves a great purpose. First of all, the main purpose- To train all of us and when there is a crisis, a war, we would be capable of defending our own country. Secondly, it turns 'boys' into 'men'. The training is tough and it toughtens the 'boys'. In the process, our character changes too. A childish and immauture boy like us, might be trained into a serious and solemn man. When under National Service, males will get an experience all kinds of hardship. Regardless you rich or poor, you will be treated the same. There is a saying that goes like this,'When the going gets tough, the tough gets going'. During the whole training, it will bring out the best of us. Only the ones with strong determination will survive the training. Well, it isn't the end of the world, if you have weak determination. They will make sure you will be trained and pass all the tests.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I think that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. First i would like to explain what is National Service. National Service is also known Conscription in Singapore, it requires all male Singaporean citizens and second-generation permanent residents who have reached the age of 18 to enroll in the military. They serve a two-year period as Full Time National Servicemen (NSFs), either in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force (SPF), or the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).When a conscript completes his full-time service, he is considered to be "operationally ready", and is thereafter known as an Operationally-Ready National Serviceman (NSman). Why is National Service be mandatory for all male Singaporeans? First it helps to discipline our male teenage Singaporeans and by doing so, it also lowers Singapore's crime rate from 19.6% on 2005 to about 11%.Secondly, it helps to build up the country's defense against invaders and with all the training in the two years, the male Singaporeans will be strong and fit and thus making our country a more healthier one. NS will build up one's character, and that is an important thing in life. NS also helps in boding male Singaporeans together, this will certainly contribute in building our social defense.Lastly, two years in the army will definitely help to train a person's character and teaches him on how to tackle the challenges in his life. So i strongly think that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.Thank You.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, I strongly feel that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. As Singapore is a "little red dot", it's essential to have a strong and powerful army to defend and protect Singapore in any cases of war or attack in the near future. Hence, through national service, males can be trained to be fitter and at the same time, strengthen their physical abilities. They will also learn to be more independent and disciplined since the trainings will be tough and they will not have their parents spoon-feeding them in any ways. In this way, Singapore will be more or less ready in times of war. During this national service period, males will learn lots of new stuffs, persevere more, forge good friendships with their fellow mates and experience things that we don't do in our daily lives. Since women are weak in terms of physical attributes, they can help and play a role by taking good care of their families, ensuring their family members are healthy and fine. Hence, in conclusion, i feel that national service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Firstly, as everybody know, NS is a phase whereby Singaporean males are being prepared to protect and defend the country in times of need. Therefore, I strongly believe that NS should be mandatory for Singaporean males.One of the reason that NS should be mandatory is so that Singapore would already prepare a defense system so that Singapore would not be left defenseless during the time of crisis. This will help to maintain order in the country and also this will let the citizens of Singapore feel safe and secured, knowing that there are soldiers that are protecting their homeland. However, having said this, why cant we let women be involve in NS? Here are the reasons.There is a common belief among people that men are stronger than women. Therefore, this would be another reason that I would like to elaborate on. Although a majority of people will not agree to what I mention, I strongly believe that it is one of the main factors why the government did not entitle women to join NS. This is because males have more strength, willpower and mental power. As NS consist of many physical exercises that are tough,challenging and harsh, women are believed not to be able to endure these challenges. This is because women are weak and are not able to handle the thought of constantly being shouted at. Here are three links to videos that will show you why I stress on the point whereby women cannot handle the harsh and high standard that are required in NS.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgbe0xbswGU&feature=related  (episode 7)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rNTgRiNN3Q&feature=related  (episode 9)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiOO_m2J6jM&feature=related  (episode 12)Therefore, having said all this, I strongly believe that some of you will already grasp the idea why NS should be mandatory for Singaporean males. This is because without being able to depend on women to defend our country, the only choice left is to make sure men does it instead. Without men, our country will be left defenseless. We should also take into consideration that if NS was not made as mandatory, who would defend Singapore? Is we actually made it as a choice, who would volunteer? We should not assume that there are a lot of patriots in this country. Therefore by making it mandatory, we can relax as we know that there are people serving the nation.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I feel that National Service should be mandatory for all male singaporeans. As you know, we might not know when there will be war and when there wont be . So its better to be safe than sorry , preparing beforehand . National service not only prepare male singaporeans for war but also build up their physical attributes . I feel that it is compulsory to all males because the trainings they receive in there would be very tough and therefore their minds would mature into adults and would behave better. It should be mandatory also for the sake of the country . To prepare for the war, they need to have the strength to go out on a war and beat others. Therefore , if a war happens , there will be enough soldiers to go out on a fight. If national service is not introduce, when there is war time, everyone will not know what to do and will eventually get defeated. So , i feel that National Service should be mandatory for all male singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

In my opinion, national service should be mandatory. I feel that it is a very important process for singaporean males. National service trains males in physical and mental terms. It helps them to become a better person, physically fit and mentally build. I think this is what all Singaporean males should go through. The 2 year course for all 18 year old males is also useful if Singapore happens to be in any emergency, for example, if a war breaks out, Singapore would need the males to help defend our country. Without trained men, Singapore would be in danger during those times. The NS also trains men to have courage, and be able to fight for our country , and not back out during Singapore's times of need. Thus I think National service is a very important process for Singapore males.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I strongly believe that national service is madatory for all male singaporeans.Firstly if our country does not have national service our country's defence will be very poor and weak.hence singapore will serve as an easy target for other countries to attck. Secondly, if a war broke up between Singapore and another country, singapore will definetly lose as we do not have enough manpower to fight and protect our country.it is important that all male singaporeans at the age of 18 to serve the military. National service trains people to be physically and mentally prepared when a war breaks out.it also ensures that males will be brave enough to fight and protect our country and the people of singapore when a war breaks out.males would have the courage to fight with others and not run away like a coward.in order for Singapore to be a country that is strong,powerful,it is absoulutely important they all male singaporeans to go to the national service.We Would then be able to defend ourselves
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, I think that it is mandatory. Firstly, national service is a 2 year course that every 18 year old boy have to go. The reason why it is compulsary for all boys to go is such that Singapore will always be prepared for any emergency situations. Not only does NS help to protect the country, it also helps to improve the stamina of those who are weaker physically and maintain their physical fitness. For example, if there is a terrorist attack, the army will always be there to try and counter the attack. In order to provide the country with a good army, they are bring trained from morning to night on weekdays. Not only does this benefit the country, it also benefits your ownself