Election Time

February 13, 2006 Leave a comment

The Singapore Election is certainly coming our way.
 
That is the tell-sign in Singapore. The local loves to link all the goodies with the election. For instead, when SMRT decided to open up the "white elephant" MRT station off Seng Kang, there are talks about Election. When our PM Lee annouced more goodies over the past 1 month, everyone took that as "Election Sweeteners". Man, aren’t we living in a big urban zoo when there is often a catch for everything? 
 
Certainly, I dun care if there is sweetener or not? Cos’ for the past 2 Elections, I dun get a decent chance to vote. My Marine Parade GRC is so strong that no other opposition dare to challenge it. Of course, even the taxi drivers agreed with me – they would say "It is Lao Goh’s (Senior Goh) area, who dare to come? Sure lose money and time.." So, I experience 2 Election walk-overs with no one contesting for my area.
 
The only rights I have enjoyed being 21 was accessing RA movie and entry to night spots. Yet, I do not have the chance to cast my vote. Dun get me wrong, SM Goh has done a great job for my GRC and I may still vote for him if he is running the Election this time. At the same time, I wanted to see new faces to represent our country. When is the last time we see a strong, sensible, practical, positive and inspiring opposition party?
 
We dun need an opposition to dig up the dirty secrets of politics. We also dun need an opposition to oppose every curret policies that the current government has set. We also dun need emotionally unstable opposition to yell accusations and then got slapped with court charges after the Election.
 
We need a charmer. An inspiring and motivating individual who can do good to the nation. He need not to be empowered to make changes for the entire nation. Just do good within the GRC…and then grow his influence over the minstry and later our country. Win hearts, not command thy faith.
 
It is often sad and disturbing to have this notion that being opposition means you are anti the system. Being opposition has nothing to do with anti-government or rebelling against PAP. Being opposition symbolising a new voice in place – a young face to represent our voices. Grow this character, publicise him. Give him lots of exposures…credit his deeds.
 
So, do we have a candidate? If yes, perhaps he/she can help me push some of these policies:
 
1) Free medical for the old age (55 and above)
It is a real gift to have the ability to heal the old and sick. Medical should be free for those who are old, unemployed and sick. These seniors have been working hard for our nations. We owe them the fruits that we are enjoying today. Can’t we afford to sponsor good doctors and medical facilities for them. Most of these old folks are our parents, uncles and grandparents. Is it true that only the rich can afford to heal themselves – while the poor has to make do with what they can? Medisave is good but can it really cover everyone?
 
No one plans for his/her illness. It is unfortunate enough to be sick…and why let money-matters take more toll on them? Seriously, I dun mind have 3 more casinos if all their proceeds can cover these sick and poor.
 
2) Leave Benefits for Home Maids and Taxi Drivers
Give them a break. At least, offer them official leaves like the rest of us. 7 to 14 days of official leave aren’t too much to ask for.
 
3) Retirement Goodies for the Old
With little CPF and savings… Give our old folks free access to all places of interest… What is the point of working for a nation who doesn’t know how to reward us later?
 
4) Let our daughters do their part too in National Service
We have been sending our sons for National Service. What about our daughters? If everyone has a part to play to protect the nation, why can’t the daughters contribute too? Since there is often a shortage of nurses and staff in the medical industry, let our daughters serve 2 good years in medical sectors. At least, in terms of emergency, our sons can fight and our daughters can heal.
 

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