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Entitlement mindset at heart of abuse of security officers
Abusers expect security officers to comply with their unreasonable demands and see the officers as fair game for abuse when they do not.
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While Singapore has benefited from the principle of meritocracy, it has also created unintended consequences such as a perceived hierarchy, says the writer.
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Raj Joshua Thomas
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I am often asked why there are so many incidents of abuse against security officers. My answer: Meritocracy.
Meritocracy has been a longstanding organising principle and ethos of Singapore. We have undoubtedly benefited from a principle that rewards individuals for their achievements, obtained through their capabilities and hard work.
