political protest, singapore-style

They're organising a protest against the White Paper this Saturday -- a landmark event here, possibly the first of its kind in.... decades (?). And no, i am not going to be talking politics on this blog -- just making an observation: that Singapore might possibly be the only place in the world where the organisers of a political protest event are so very solicitous about the welfare of the protestors, yet at the same time so very trusting towards the State...
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Am i the only one who finds these instructions kinda amusing and touching and yet vaguely insulting and maybe even clueless at the same time? As if these grown-up protestors were 10-year-olds about to go on a school excursion to the zoo. And as if the worst thing that could happen to you when you're protesting against your national government is that you'd get wet in the rain, go hungry / thirsty, have your jewellery stolen...
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Things like this make my ambivalence about this place hit an all-time high.
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"As rain is being forecasted unfortunately, do bring an umbrella or a rain coat to stay dry. We hope that you will stay on despite the rain. I will try to ask the stage guy to do up more tents for shelter at the park."
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"Just a little reminder: Don't forget to bring short collapsible umbrella or large black plastic refuse bag with holes cut on the side at your eye level so you can see out when you put it over your head or buy a cheap $2 plastic raincoat from the $2 store. Don't wear anything fancy but use your lousy shoes. Don't forget to bring camera to record this event in the making. Don't bring any offensive weapon of any sort. Don't carry a lot of money or wear expensive jewelleries on you. Beware and report of agent provocatuers out to create trouble amongst the innocent crowd. Be civil, calm and non-violent. Police ourselves is the keyword. Eat something before coming to the event. Bring 250ml bottled water. Thank you."

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