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Philistines. Pah.

“In a way, the augmented NCMP scheme is a step towards proportional representation. The legitimacy of parliamentarians elected under proportional representation is based on the fact that significant fractions of the electorate voted for them, not because they won in such and such a constituency.” – I also say.

“I later realised, again through observation, that if you lifted the lever before the train came to a complete stop at certain stations the doors would suddenly fly open and you could, for a brief couple of seconds, eject yourself forcefully from the train and onto the platform at a moving speed.

This is almost akin to jumping off a slow-moving merry-go-around. It made for a cheap thrill and before long, I would make my way to the doors long before the train pulled into the station in a bid to ensure that I was the one to lift the lever up.”

“Well, that’s what’s happened Charles – the ball’s hit a pigeon, and the pigeon’s no more.”

“I then placed the tank roll in a plastic film can and wrapped it in a plastic bag and attached it to the flush chain in the tank of the toilet. I hid my cameras as best I could in the room. Within an hour, the PSB (Public Security Bureau) forced their way in and started searching the room.”

“If you have a pair of small binder clips, then you also have a pair of emergency cuff links.”

‘”But what if he needs immediate help?” my platoon mate persisted. By now, a whole bunch of us, all in our late-30s, had all developed an interest in the conversation.

All eyes were boring holes into the medic. He looked at us blankly. And shrugged.

We looked at one another. And it was clear that we were all feeling a sense of exasperation and anger.’