Asiaone : Penalise riders who do not give up seats to those in need

reading all the comments that were written makes me feel that Singapore is becoming more and more a selfish and inconsiderate society. Chivalry is gone to the wind. Now, I can hear all the guys saying... 'ya, only expect the men to give up their seats'. Guys, have you been pregnant? Do you know how tiring it can be? During the first 3 months of pregnancy, you are just physically tired even before you start to show. Your body is going through so many changes you lose track of it. The last 3 months is even more stressful on the back, go tie a medicine ball on your abdomen and carry that for a few days, DO NOT REMOVE IT AT ALL TIMES.

I do not think it necessary to penalise someone. Do we need to become a society where graciousness have to be coerced? We have already become such a 'fine' society. No where else in the world are there penalties for being ungracious. Maybe that is because graciousness is within themselves? Simple things like clearing your table, throwing your trash into a dustbin.

My sis went to Bangkok and boarded the train (similar to MRT). She has 3 young kids, and was with her husband and 2 adult friends. A few passengers willingly gave up their seats for the kids. They could be just as tired, but they understand that kids need it more than them. They did not complain, they did not pretend to sleep, they are gracious.