i really should be studying for Bio and Chem SPA but I thought I should spend some time to blog about how I feel about the GE this year.
I totally understand Singaporeans' need and want for change in the Parliament. After all, greater competition leads to better efficiency. But sometimes, the more things change, the more things stay constant. In their quest for change, what price has Singapore had to pay? We have lost good ministers like our Foreign Minister George Yeo, whose dedication to Singapore is really boundless. Change is possible
but at what price? I read the newspapers this morning and learned that regional leaders too are shocked that our Foreign Minister was defeated this elections. Mr George Yeo has earned himself international and regional respect and his position simply cannot be replaced overnight.
Singaporeans say they want change because they feel their voices are not heard in the Parliament. They feel that their concerns such as the increasing cost of living are not addressed. HELLO?!?! To me, it is naive to think that by voting the opposition into Parliament, these issues will just disappear. These are issues that the whole world is facing too. These issues cannot be addressed overnight. It is easy for opposition parties to nitpick on the mistakes that the PAP have made and give a super persuasive speech, promising Singaporeans of a better future. But seriously, these are words anyone can say, translating these words into actions is a lot harder. No, i am not a pro-PAP person, nor am I a pro-opposition person.
I am just indignant. I am indignant over the fact that we have lost good ministers like Mr Chiam See Tong (who has wholeheartedly served Potong Pasir) and Foreign Minister George Yeo. It is saddening. I am indignant too because according to my friend, many Aljunied citizens vote the opposition just for the sake of voting. Excuse me?!?! Every vote counts and these people who do not take their votes seriously are doing a great disservice to Singapore by their very own actions.
Then again, we should all give time to let the opposition prove themselves in Parliament. I do not doubt their capabilities but I am just indignant that capable talents in Parliament are voted out! :(
This GE marks a new political landscape for Singapore. I believe that in the next election, there will be more opposition parties surfacing. The next GE will be my turn to vote. I am super excited because it makes me feel I have a stake in this country. Democracy - for the people, by the people. HEEHEE. I will make sure my vote is thought through carefully and not vote just for the sake of voting. I will go attend the rallies. :)) super exciting :))
AHHHHH! i am really sad that capable talents are lost. :( But new talents are entering the Parliament too, so that is good. Hopefully, competition will keep PAP on their toes and Singapore can continue to prosper :) woohooo,
I LOVE SINGAPORE. hahahaha. :))