Straight As?

With the PMR results coming out this month, almost everyone I know is worried sick about getting their results, hopefully straight As. But why? (Here's the famous 'why' question again) Why do we have to get straight As?


To the teachers: Is it really that important that your students get all As? Do you really care about how we are doing in school? Or is it really your perfect teaching record you are worried about?
To the parents: If we ever fail to get perfect academic results, are we considered as failures? Are we stupid?
To the students: Are straight As really that important? I mean, is a single letter on your PMR certificate going to change your life?
To the society: So, since straight As are so important, should we neglect everything else, and dedicate the rest of our lives studying?


NO.


I mean, this could be me in 5 years time...


In court


Prosecution: Miss Stephanie Yeong, did you, or did you not deal Methamphetamine at your current workplace, that is at McDonalds Kuala Lumpur?
Stephanie: Yes, I did, but...
Prosecution: Also, is it true that you stole RM 1,500, in cash, from the till at McDonalds?
Stephanie: Indeed, I have, but...
Prosecution: And do you, Miss Yeong, admit to the theft of your employer's vehicle on the 12th of July, 2010?
Stephanie: Yes I do, but...
Prosecution: Your Honour, nothing further.
Justice Pao: Miss Stephanie Yeong, I hereby find you guilty of substance abuse, theft and grand theft auto. I sentence you to 5 years in the Tanjung Rambutan rehabilitation center, and a fine of RM 2,000. Do you have anything to say for yourself?
Stephanie: Yes Your Honour, it may please you to know that I, Stephanie Yeong, scored 7 As for my PMR AND straight As for my SPM!
Justice Pao: That is not relevant.
Stephanie: But Your Honour, my teacher said that as long as I score straight As, I will never have trouble later in life one! My parents also said that ah! *proudly holds up PMR and SPM certificates*
Justice <insert name here>: ... ...


Oh really, now how important is your PMR results, huh, HUH?