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

In my opinion, I feel that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. The reason why the National Service act was made mandatory for all male Singaporeans, since 1967, was because the Singapore government felt that Singapore needed a substantial military force. We needed a strong military force to defend our country as Singapore is a small country; it is very easy to become the target of others. Therefore, in order to achieve this goal, it is compulsory for all male Singaporeans to enlist into the army after age eighteen.If National Service is not made mandatory for all male Singaporeans, I doubt that there would be any 'volunteers' at all, especially in the twenty-first century where competitive between anyone for everything is strong. It is highly unlikely that parents would encourage their child to enlist into the army as this will mean that the child will have to sacrifice two years of time of studying and contributing to the society at a later age compared to those who did not go for the National Service.The most frequently debated issue is about the fairness of having only male Singaporeans to be mandatory for National Service. Let me share my opinions on this issue. I feel that National Service should be mandatory to only male Singaporeans. Although every Singaporean has the responsibility to protect your own country, Singapore, when in threat, I feel that young men should be in the frontline when it comes to defending your own country. This is because the physical ability between women and men are vastly different. It is a fact that when it comes to physical strength, males are definitely stronger than females in this area. Meanwhile, there are many other ways for women to protect their own country. One way is to take care of their own families while their husbands are defending the country another is to work as nurse by treating to the injured.There are many other advantages for National Service to be mandatory for all male Singaporeans too. One of the advantages is that by making National Service compulsory for all male Singaporeans mean that the level of physical strength, mental strength, sense of responsibility and discipline will greatly go up in all male Singaporeans once they finished their National Service. This will prepare them well enough when they start to contribute to the society as well as overcoming obstacles in the journey of their lives. In conclusion, I feel that it is extremely important for National Service to be mandatory for all male Singaporeans based on the above points that I had discussed about.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, National Service should be mandatory. Man who have passed out from national service have learn many life-long values and practices that turned them from boys to man. It has also taught boys to be responsible. National Service has also trained many well-refined soldiers to protect our country when in times of danger. Singapore is a small country without any major resources therefore when in times of war, Singapore will bound to fall. However, with national service, boys that are trained to become soldiers will step up and serve the country. Singapore can only depend on the soldiers and the technology it possess, but with only the technology. If National Service is no mandatory, there will be too little soldiers to depend on that will lead to the downfall of Singapore. National Service has also taught males to persevere in the things we do. Although the training is harsh and difficult, we can learn many new things from national service and i personally feel that the 2years is worth all the moral values we learn in national service. National Service has been around for 40years and this is part of a culture in male Singaporeans, if this culture is eradicated, male Singaporeans would not be the same as before 40years back. They would all be weak and unreliable. In conclusion, National Service SHOULD BE mandatory. Thank you!
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I, had once asked myself the same question although i am a girl . However , when I come to think about it in depth, I finally had an answer . "If you who are growing up do not understand that you have to got to defend this , then I say in the end we will lose ." This was once said by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in 1967 . So , what should we understand ? Do you know that National Service are the only solution to the problem when Singapore's security and survival as a nation was left hanged when British decided to withdraw the forces from Singapore ? This made male Singaporeans back then agreed to attend NS . The main objective of having NS is to train Singaporeans to become loyal, have a vigilant and readiness to protect the things they cherish . By attending National Service , one , will learn to be self discipline in whatever he do . It is also for the benefit of themselves . When they are going out to work one fine day , discipline ,responsibility and commitment are the essential things that employers look out for . I am sure all of you would agree that employers would not want to have workers which likes to slack hence causes problems after problems in the firm right ? Besides that , when male Singaporeans are to attend NS , they will have a sense of urgency in whatever they do . They will also learn to appreciate the things they have and not to be complacent . The tough training and harsh life in National Service will become an eye-opener for all of them . Without them knowing , NS has shaped them to be a better nation . Apart from all that can be gained and what can benefit us by attending National Service , we should not forgot that Singapore is our homeland . This is where we belong !So why is there a need for male Singaporeans nowadays to keep complaining about NS ? They should be proud to say to people that they are physically strong than women and they can face all the obstacles that they are going to face in National Service without much difficulties .However they should remember that everything they do in NS is also for the benefit for Singapore and Singaporeans are depending on them for security . Why should we rely on others if we can somehow protect ourselves ? What would happen if National Service does not exist and we have to rely 100% on other countries ? What if one day , a conflict would happen between Singapore and the other countries ? Think about it and you will end up agreeing that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans , like me .
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

It should be mandatory as Singapore is a small country, with a small population compared to the other countries and could not depend on a person's choice to join the National Service. Singapore is an independent country, and if a war breaks up, Singapore will have to stand alone. If there are little people in the National Service, Singapore may not be able to defend itself and may be defeated by other countries easily. By having National Service to be mandatory to all male Singaporeans, Singapore will have a strong army and will be fully prepared if a war ever breaks out. As males are naturally fitter than females, it should be mandatory for males to join the National Service. Although National Service may seem a torture to males as they are made to wake up early, endure trainings and are expected to follow every instructions given, it is a good way to built up one's physical and mental health, by being able to persevere through the trainings for two years.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

In my point of view, National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. As a Singaporean, I think that protecting and embracing our country - our home - is important. Singapore is a small country, and our human resources are already very limited compared to countries like China, Russia, etc. With already such a small population, if part of our male population do not participate in National Service, the level of our security will decrease. This will lead to possibly more terrorists invading our country, as they will know that our country is not careful or safe enough that they will be unsuccessful in their invasion. Invasion of our country will further lead to chaos among the whole of Singapore. It will also spoil our reputation of being one of the safest countries in the world. Also, when wars arise, Singaporeans would not be able to defend themselves due to the lack of human resources. Like what happened in World War II, we would be captured by more powerful countries and lose our freedom. Citizens will also get tortured by the people who captured our country. Nobody would want to be controlled and tortured by others. Thus, to maintain our freedom and prevent suffering, we have to make our home a safer place to live in, and the one such way is to make National Service mandatory, so that there will be people securing our country all the time from disasters.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

In my own opinion, NS should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. My reason to this is similar to the others who agree that NS should be compulsory for all male Singaporeans – to protect Singapore in times of war, to train to be more disciplined, to build up their bodies and nurturing teens to adults. If male Singaporeans doesn’t go for the NS, who does? The females? The elderly? If NS was not compulsory, many males would not have wanted to join the NS. Reasons being, they are lazy, they think that NS is tiring, it wastes their time, they want to do other stuff they are interested in, and so on. Imagine a minority of males protecting Singapore in times of war (or even a army of females and elderly); Singapore is bound to fall in the hands of the enemy with such a weak and small army force. Hence, I think that NS should be mandatory for all males. Males need to remember; going to the NS is not just only for the sake protecting the country, it is also to protect your families, friends and home from dangers and wars. They need to realize that they are important to Singapore, where our tiny country is easier to be targeted due to our size. The other countries would also consider thrice before attacking our country after seeing our strong army – they might not win against us.I think that the NS could also let male Singaporeans realize that they are needed to protect Singapore, and to instill the feeling of being proud to be a Singaporean. However, I think that the government could also choose a portion of the females to join the NS. In this era of time, I believe that women can also do the things man could do. Females could do work that supports the males, like being in the medic and help whenever someone gets hurt, but they could also be trained to be in the front line and fight with the males.In conclusion, with my reasons to support my opinion, I think that NS should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, National Service (NS) should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. I think that Singaporeans are feeling complacent and over-pampered, thinking that nothing bad is going to happen to our country. If you walk up to some random person on the road and ask if they are ok with sacrificing themselves for Singapore, they would probably say no. Singaporeans need to have a sense of patriotism. The purpose of NS is to instill the values of discipline,endurance and perseverance into Singaporean males. Even though some people in NS dread it and thinks of it as a waste of time, I think the majority will get the massage. If you saw your homeland being evaded by some other country and there is nothing anybody can do about it, wouldn't you be very angry? In conclusion, Ns should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

This is because when we have have the rule of having National Service as compulsory, Men of Singapore will start to feel the importance of protecting their own country and not running away when we are under a attack. Thus they will build the 'Singapore pride' in them and we still have a main defense line to depend on and can be independent, not relying on other countries. This is also where the men turn from boys to men as when we are away from our families and friends, we will start to make decision by themselves and start to learn the qualities and essential things on how to lead a family. Thus I think that it should be compulsory.Thank you.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes, I think that National Service should be mandatory. Firstly, being a part of the country, all the male Singaporeans should play a part in building up a defense wall for Singapore by joining the NS. Singapore is just a small island and if our people doesn't want to help protect it, then who will? If there's no such thing as National Service, our country will have trouble facing enemies if war occurs.   Why must the males be the ones protecting the country? What about the females? Well, its a bit unfair though, for only males to join the NS and not the females. But if you think in another perspective, its actually quite fair. Most females are not physically strong as the males and thus, it will be tough for them to join the NS and endure such harsh trainings.   National Service benefits actually. It helps to train the NS man both physically and mentally. Physically in the way that it will help to make the NS man fitter and healthier while mentally is that it will help to train the NS man to more enduring to the harsh conditions faced by them during the National Service.   In conclusion, NS may not be a bad thing as it actually does benefits the NS men too.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I feel that NS should be mandatory as it makes male singaporeans more disciplined. At the same time, they will be fitter as they will be undergoing tough trainings and exercises. They will be more responsible for everything they do too. Also, Singapore is not a very big country. Thus, the more we will need National Service. Based on the fact that Singapore is small and manpower is not as good as other countries, if other countries invade Singapore, it will be a confirm defeat unless we seek help from other nations. Under training from NS, male singaporeans will be prepared for war anytime. Their mindset of caring about themselves only will also change. Instead, through the tough trainings from NS, they will protect Singapore, our only home rather than migrating to some other country and stay there. Thus, it is important that all male singaporeans undergo NS.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I agree that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.The mos important reason, like everybody said, is to train them so that they are able to protect our country in times of war. Another reason I think why government has made National Service mandatory for all male Singaporeans is to provide a chance for them to exercise in order to keep them fit and healthy. I think female Singaporeans can also join National Service but the trainings might be arranged according to their condition as female are naturally weaker than male hence they cannot have the same kind of training.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes I think it should be mandatory. The introduction of National Service is good for our young country, because it helps us to increase our defense power. To the individual, it will enhance their leadership skills, their independence, their perseverance, and confidence level to handle future challenges. Our country has limited resources, thus the government has to introduce this policy and let the young to understand the development of Singapore, allowing them to be physically and mentally stronger. The environment in NS will be like a new experience for them, compared to life in school or at home. It will allow them to have team spirit, to bond among buddies, teammates, to stay with people of a different race and religion, to understand them more. With that, they will also understand the disciplines in life. It will make a positive change in their learning attitude and values in life, to let them appreciate what our country has now, what we can access to and to see their value to the country. Lastly, the National Service can also excel their hidden potential.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Of course must go. Now got free iPad for all NS recruits. Who don't want?
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I think that national service should indeed be mandatory for all male Singaporeans for a few reasons. I think that national service is what bonds us Singaporeans together, to achieve racial harmony; national service may be a contributing factor. Even though when men enter national service, they may by at a disadvantage compared to females of the same age who enter the work force two or three years later than men. When the men complete their national service and apply for a job, if they are competing with a woman of the same age, the woman would have two or three years prior work experience and would be more likely to get the job. However, that might not be the case. Even though the woman may have more work experience, companies may be more likely to choose the man be cause a woman may be entitled to maternity leave should she choose to have a baby and the company would have to pay her even though she does no work. With that being said, men still have an equal chance at a job as women so national service should not be abolished.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

Not totally true. With National Service, male Singaporeans may NOT be bonded. Some Singaporeans are extreme racist and they may not change, even when they go through NS.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes i agree with u but u yourself said it granz SOME........ not all .... which is such a small minority....
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

In my defense I agree that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans. But first let me define the words in the topic given. I am taking National Service to be compulsory military service. While I am taking the male Singaporeans for this certain situation as males above the age of 18 years old who can only be exempted from entering National Service at the age of 18 if they are halfway through their education in Junior College or Polytechnics or Private schools. Looking at our current population of 5.08 million it can be said that close to 30% of that number are either foreigners or permanent residents (PRs). Since it is not mandatory for the former mentioned groups to participate in National Service, there are (estimated) 70% of the Singaporean left.Out of the 70% of Singaporeans there are 974 males for every 1000 females. And in this number of men there is an even smaller number of those who are at the age of 18. What I am trying to get at is that there are so little males in Singapore and they should be trained how to serve the country. Even in a time of crisis,if they are unable to fight for their country at least they can keep some of their family or friends safe if they have some basic knowledge on how to protect the people of Singapore. As what I have said about National Service,it is about serving the military.That does not mean all the males have to take part in physical engagement of an opponent to fight or defend yourself,or as a matter train yourself. Those who are unable to meet the physical requirements or have medical reasons why they are unable to serve the country physically can in a way help 'mentally'. These people can be the ones who help to plan the trainings,or do follow backs so that they an observe how the males undergoing National Service can improve. They can be the brains behind practice missions,and can help with paperwork and taking inventory. They can also be useful by collecting feedback from the rest of them to further improve the programs. Given that Singapore has a small population,and thus a small army we should try to recruit as many people as possible and of course we should first start by recruiting those of a better physical structure,the males. There are many countries which are much bigger then Singapore who have huge armies. They too have pans to make their armies infallible,and when in time of war they may conquer or be conquered. For us to not succumb to being conquered we should have a good army which has as much manpower as needed,this is a video on President Barack Obama (of the US) planning to have mandatory service for American men too.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtDSwyCPEsQ Of course when men serve the army they shall get incentives such as allowances each month and such.Thus,National Service should be compulsory for all Singaporean males.