The Third
Key
Currently,
the access to reserves of Singapore requires the approval of both
the President and the Government.
Thus, the
concept of two keys arises from this.
This
system would theoretically work well, but unfortunately, this is an
imperfect world!
All along,
the ruling party- PAP- commands a majority of more than two- thirds
of the parliamentary seats. Thus, it could easily overrule the
President of the day!
With this
ever existing factor, it would be useless even if the President of
the day aspires to be Ong Teng Cheong no 2!
With this
in mind, Singaporeans should make a determined attempt to ‘mint’
the Third Key!
Where do
the ‘Two Keys’ come from in the first place?
It comes
from the mandate of the voters!
Thus, in a
sense, we are the ‘hand’ that holds these ‘Two Keys’!
In the
coming GE, it is a chance for the voters to exercise their free
will!
The
opposition parties are most likely to contest less than half of the
available parliamentary seats.
If they
failed to seize the golden opportunity and exercise their free
will, then don’t complain when facing the following:
1) the ministers awarded themselves huge pay hikes
2) Temasek Holdings and GIC again loses billions
3) Mas Selemat Kastari continue to enjoy his freedom
4) Increase in GST
5) Suntec City became an ‘Empty City’
6) ABC Learning goes under
7) Electricity tariffs goes up
8) Bus and MRT fares goes up
9) PAP controlled Town Councils again loses millions
10) PAP government
imposes heavy touch on internet to fend off
‘compliments’