Overall, I think this GE was quite a success in that there was
greater participation by Singaporeans, and more were engaged
in it. However, there is a need to further educate the population
on the issues involved, and most of all, the younger generation
should learn to consider IMPORTANT issues rather than debate about
the appearance of certain politicians. In this aspect, the younger
generation are seen to be focusing on the WRONG thing entirely.
(But of course, i acknowledge that not all of the younger
generation are as puerile as that.)
Anyway, there has been much positive progress as a result of
this GE, such as the increase in the no. of opposition in the
Parliment and the fact that the PAP realises a need to improve
itself-fast. This is not to say that I am pro-opposition. On the
contrary, in fact, I'm a rather pro-PAP person, and as much as I
acknowledge the efforts and achievements that the PAP has made over
the years, it really does need some upgrading and this GE is the
wake-up call for them to do just that. In addition. the presence of
opposition would provide just enough checks on the PAP so that it
would not lose its focus but not enough to threaten or hinder its
progress.
On another note, i hope that Singaporeans would not be divided
over the different parties or the different politicians. No matter
who we support, everyone should remember that above all, we should
be proud of our country because WE ARE SINGAPOREANS! :D
the HDB politics was the result of PAP's years of designed
and built 20/80 rules to lobby for votes....
I honestly does not see our political discussion to
evolve beyond HDB debates....not all countries have that
kind of populations.
Elections is dead all over.....it is all about
"pocket"
