Singapore struggle to achieve internal self-government in the period 1945-1959 had its costs. was it worth it? Give at least 2 reasons to support your stand.

Firstly, before i start, i want to state the different struggles or important events that took place in the period 1945-1959 , Hock Lee Bus Riots,First Merdeka Talk, 1956 student's riot and the Second Merdeka talk really contributed to the internal self-government despite many destruction caused.

In my opinion, all that struggles are certainly worth it because without the talks, there will not be even the condition of internal self-government and without the riots, the Bitish would probably be unaware of the locals displeasure. These are the two reasons that i have in mind.

We must be really grateful to our forefathers for all that they had done for us as all those led to our nation being rules by ourselves and not by other people who discriminated against us. One very good example is David Mashall. Although he did not succeed in the First Merdeka Talk, I believe that he had already tried his very best in helping Singapore achieve internal self-gvernment. Besides, if there wasn't a First Merdeka Talk, I don't think there would be even a second one.

Secondly, all those riots were another struggle. The 1956 student's riot and the Hock Lee Bus Riot showed that the locals were really unhappy with the British. I think they would hate to see their country always on riots with killing of own friends and families being so common. I believe that all these were done because of unfavourable conditions. For example, the Hock Lee Bus Riot took place because of the fact that they want better pay and working comditions. Also,we cannot entirely blame the Chinese students for starting the riot. We to put ourselves in their shoes. If the present government discriminate against you, how would you feel? Wouldn't you be upset? Don't you want to have a say in your own country or have a bright future?

Lastly, i want to add that whatever they had done, i know that it was because of our country's interest. Although many deaths were resulted in the riots and displeasure caused by the talks, i believe that all these are worth it as what is more important than a country ruled by its own people?