Fishes in very clear waters

I took this picture at the top of Europe... forgot what the mountain is called already...

A Quick Response to How to identify 'Churchills' here?

I came across this article on asiaone.com, which was first published in the Straits Times on 2nd September 2008. It was written by Mr Tan Soon Hock.

The synopsis of the article can be described as: Our society does not identify, and hence fails to develope people like Winston Churchil. Our system of meritocracy does not tolerate such mavericks.

My response:

1. Mavericks cannot be identified, much less developed. We can only identify what is within society's conscious, not outside.

2. England is mature enough to tolerate mavericks like Churchills, but at the same time they tolerated Jack the Rippers. One cannot have the cake and eat it. I do not think our society is ready yet.

3. Time produces its mavericks in the form of heros and anti-heroes - Churchills, Hilters. Mr Tan yearns for such personas. Mr Tan might have asked for more than what he actually wants.

4. Mr Tan has asked the wrong question.