There is also a reason why on YOUR Facebook feeds, there are more people posting pro-opposition links/videos/Facebook notes than pro-PAP related posts.
I had a friend who's associated with the YPAP once tell me that the incumbent government believes in community first, individuals second, and therefore by extension, country first, people second. I've given the issue some thought, and my reply is still the same as back then - a country without its people is a country only in name.
Or at least, isn't a country I would willingly be a citizen of, anyway.
If you don't take care of the people, attend to their needs, serve them, and administer to them, then i don't see why you should have the right to take on the role of a minister.
"min·is·ter [min-uh-ster]
verb
to give service, care, or aid; attend, as to wants or necessities.: to minister to the needs of the hungry."
Being a minister is not only a public service, but also an honour and a huge responsibility. You're chosen by the people to lead, and to serve, and that's what it is. The term public servant is not a misnomer; it is called such for a reason.
Friends, fellow Singaporeans, and Voters, I call on you to vote wisely. Ask yourself this: does a political party that ignores the voice of the people deserve a place in a democratic society? A government that is out of touch with the citizens will never make decisions for the good of the people. I see Senior Minister Grace Fu behaving like a rockstar, running around Yuhua and slapping high fives to makciks (ooo score 1 for political correctness). I see Mah Bow Tan on TV, saying that public housing is affordable when it very clearly isn't. I see Yaacob Ibrahim saying that the Malay language should be taught as a foreign language and quickly retracting his statements afterwards when the shit hit the fan (and also shifting the blame onto Singaporeans for misinterpreting his message. Uhhh, I don't see how THAT could be misunderstood). I see Vivian Balakrishnan on the news, besmirching the reputation of a good man, just because he is of a different sexual orientation (Sorry Vivian, but you have a girl's name. I think that's worse). I see Tin Pei Ling regurgitating straight-laced answers that was probably fed to her, with absolutely no evidence of critical thought. I see ex-Chief of Army, Chan Chun Sing, speaking like a lelong NTUC salesman. And most aggravating of all, I see PM Lee Hsien Loong stating that PAP wards get preferential treatment and housing upgrades because they voted for the PAP. Are the rest of us not Singaporeans? Do we not pay taxes, serve National Service, or know the significance of a packet of tissue on an empty seat? ARE WE NOT SINGAPOREANS?
The newspapers are suddenly full of good news and the best news by far for most Singaporeans is that we're suddenly receiving a few hundred dollars, right before the elections.
What, do you think you are dealing with idiots? Don't treat us as fools because by your own hand, we've become the most educated country in the world.
I don't want these people to be my leaders. All these actions are abhorrent to me, as a Singaporean, and as a human being. We are Singapore. We are a democracy. We are not idiots. And today, every Singaporean can exercise their democratic right to choose the government that they want.
Today, it's the reason why I'm proud to call myself a Singaporean.
"We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation."
UPDATE [27th April '11, 12.31PM]:Tanjong Pagar will not be contested after all. Doesn't matter. My point still stands.
UPDATE [28th April '11, 5.38AM]: Dr Chia Shi Lu, a man called upon by the PAP to stand for election at the 11th hour, has gotten a free ticket straight into parliament thanks to the walkover at Tanjong Pagar. Keep in mind that this man only stood for election because he was asked to by his party, and not because he wanted to serve. And because of the walkover, he's now a Member of Parliament, able to influence critical decisions involving the future of all Singaporeans. Thanks a lot, Mr Lee.
credits to: by Julius Yang on Tuesday, 26 April 2011 at 19:43
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