Who says we don't care?
Agrhh... Chealsea are Champions for a second season running. And they beat Man U 3-0 at home. WTF! Arghhh... Don't get to vote again. Wonder what age I'll be before I do get to vote.SM Goh told the media today that Chiam See Tong was making false promises. He said that Chiam did not have the resources to carry out upgrading plans. On the other hand, his own party member, Sitoh wasn't making false promises. Sitoh can upgrade the Potong Pasir area and give residents even more than just upgrade. Think about why Sitoh has the resources? Just for the fact that he carries a lightning bolt pin on his chest. That's where his money comes from. Mr Chiam, a veteran in politics, has always been short of resources? Why?- Because he stands against the bully of the lightning bolt.
You make grand statements so shamelessly about how the PAP has all the resources, which indeed you have. But where does the money come from? From the people's pockets. From the people of Singapore? Why are residents from a opposition constituency "robbed" of their rights as a citizen to enjoy the benefits that all citizens of this island should enjoy, not just constituencies that are ruled by the lightning bolt? But I must say that the PAP is really good at defending themselves, always able to come up with seemingly logical reasons for the things they do.
Singaporeans aren't that dumb. Not speaking up doesn't mean we agree with what you do. Don't put words into our mouths. I respect what the PAP has done as a government. It's true that without the work of the PAP, we wouldn't be where we are today. But the current system no longer satisfy Singaporeans. Instead, it is detrimental to Singapore as it cultivates a cuture of political apathy and dependence on the government. This culture will not survive in a highly competitive world and Asia that is moving faster than we are. We have grown to become fearful, unthinking people who just follow whatever is asked of us, never retaliating or questioning- "just do" mentality. No wonder Li Ao branded us the "stupid people". A culture of fear can never be beneficial for a country. Don't give us pseudo democracy, don't give us false impressions that we are opening up when we are taking one step forward but two steps back at the next moment.
Having said that, the opposition has to buck up. Don't keep telling us you can be an alternative voice. Tell us what you can offer as an alternative. Don't just tell us you can check on the government. Tell us your plans, what you intend to do for us. Don't be a letdown.
We don't mean to appear to be rude, which we aren't in the first place. It's just that we care so much about this place that we live in.
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