If you receive a mailer, you forward it to other people who may be interested. Going about his political business hasn't been such a smooth ride, though. After his inaugural forum on youth and politics in October last year, police called him in for questioning for allowing into the room a number of people who had not pre-registered online. The authorities said they had received a complaint that an offense had been committed, but would not give specifics. After a few months of investigation, Gomez and three colleagues were let off with a warning, advising them to apply for a license whenever they hold meetings.
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He sees Think Center as only one activity in the process of trying to stir up Singapore society. There should be as many things going on as possible, he argues. I'm against old-fashioned notions that we must be rigid and march forward in a tight formation. We can move in different ways but get there together in the end. So far, the official reaction to his book has been muted.