On the removal and pulping of three lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender-inclusive books by the National Library Board, SMU Associate Professor of Law and Nominated Member of Parliament Eugene Tan said that “The danger of a culture wall emerging in Singapore is real.” “What we have now is a keen and divisive contest over values,” which has shown a complexion of the “win at all costs” mentality, and stems from growing assertiveness from various segments of an increasingly diverse and complex society, he added.