No, I don't think that is the point.
Love them or hate them, elites are present everywhere
in the world – in politics, in the workforce, and in sports. It is
undeniable that elites have to be present in order to ensure a
continuously progressing society.
However, with the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in
place here in Singapore, the very word “elite” takes on a different
meaning altogether. Gifted education in Singapore
causes two problems.
Firstly, it gives rise to elitism. Secondly, it
results in reverse discrimination — giving rise to a growing stigma
against elites. We should not question the presence of elites. A
society needs elites in order to progress, but a society definitely
does not need elitism, the bashing of the elites themselves, and
unequal and unmeritocratic education policies.
...There is not enough communication between students
from various levels because of the little time students have
outside of academic work. Singapore should rethink the definition
of an elite student and an elite education. The current model of
education creates no equal opportunity among students of different
ability, resulting not in a gracious society but one of
division...
http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/yes-to-elites-but-no-to-elitism/
Someone has said this before, society and life isn't fair, and some
people are smarter than others.
If elitism is not encouraged, then is there an real desire for
us to achieve good results and etc?
Morever, the end result is the same, kids and teenagers may hold
that idea that being in elite schools means you are an elite all
the way, but when they grow up, they will understand that there are
people who is a late boomer. However, if the end goal of being a
university graduate is achieved, will society view you
differently?
I can always say that I am from a good primary school for that
matter, however, it is your degree that counts in society. The
elitism that has been encouraged has encourage us to push ourself
towards a better results. Education does matter, and if elitism
encourage us as a society to excel in our study, then it is
worthwhile to have such a education policy.
One point to note, just because you are anti-government does not
mean you are better, because in the end, there will be a
government. For you to be truly anti-government, and not
anti-party, you have to support the idea of anarchy, which is
bad.
In the end, it is the contribution a person made to society that
matters, in regardless of his political affilation.