Saturday, February 25, 2006

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/194910/1/.html

SINGAPORE : A man was fined $1,000 in court for hurting a woman after her pet dog crossed his path.

Mika Johannes Sampovaara pleaded guilty to a charge of causing hurt to Mindy Tan Lay Eng outside her home in Siglap on February 4 last year.

The complainant had earlier asked for $50,000 as compensation. Sampovaara had offered to pay her $38,000 instead, but she refused.

Channel NewsAsia understands Tan may take a civil suit against Sampovaara for the injuries she suffered. - CNA/de

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Here's what happen.

Dog (golden retriever) dashed out into the path of a this “ang mo” kia. Man kicked dog. Dog's owner a Singaporean 40s lady's tried to pull her dog away, he floored her with a punch to the eye, causing her to bleed.

As she struggled to get away, he shoved her from the back, causing her to fall face first. Madam Tan was left with a 2.5cm-long scar on her eyelid that her doctors say is likely to be permanent.

So what do this “ang mo” gets for hurting a Singaporean?
Just a mere $1,000 fine!

Since this 'ang mo' already set the standard, next time Singapore citizens with the same crime, should get the equivalent punishment.

I am beginning to question the value of our Singapore citizenship.
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