Currently studying in melbourne and keeping close to latest news
on the election in Australia.
Personally, I could feel being an australian (even i am a "pure"
singaporean) after engaging with the different views of the two
main parties i.e. the coalition and the labor. I could feel for the
future of Australia is at stake in this election and i finally
understand what it mean by being a citizen of a nation. it is not
about being proud of the stability of the nation, it is not about
rushing to get this year's NDP tickets. It is about being able to
engage in the future of the country and knowing that you are
holding onto something powerful - a cast of vote.
It is time for singaporeans to think about the future of our
nation. The future of a nation is not simply restricted to the
economic well-being, but rather the political atmosphere. As i read
through the Singapore parliamentary reports, and compare it with
Australian federal parliament where the two parties exert their
pressure onto each other, I yearn greatly for the day where
Singapore could reach a two party system where the incumbent will
have to fight for survival, not just being talented over whatever
they are doing, but also endure the political onslaught during the
election. Looking at the current list of Post 65 PAP members, I
wonder how many of them are capable in achieving the latter.
Oh well, maybe it is time to change our constitution, from a nation
"Singapore" to Temasek Holding and be listed under Nasdaq, if
Singaporeans are not willing to give the opposition a chance in the
next election. Once the GRC syndrome is overcome, talented
personnel who aspire to be a politician will think twice during the
PAP tea invitation, as he or she will have more options.
Lastly, with regards to the idea of opposing as being an opposition
party is flawed. An opposition party does not necessary needs to
oppose the incumbent on every single issue. I believe that an
opposition party as an alternative party of possible different
views and beliefs. Just take a look at this year australia election
where "me-tooism" are part of the election compaign, the opposition
labor party seem to be on its way of breaking the coalition hope of
attaining the fifth term in government.
Let's embrace the term alternative over opposition in the next
election.
