The pursuit of social justice (Part I)
Friday, July 31, 2020

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The pursuit of a well-conceived social justice agenda is a noble cause. It normally manifests itself in the form of organised protests. A common denominator for such protests is the desire to quench the thirst for social justice.
Throughout the world, individuals, huge organised groups and high-octane lobbyists have fully exploited the power of protests to shine the spotlight on what they perceive as important causes. The said causes would either be unknown, ignored or conveniently forgotten by authorities.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...