The government's policies affect our lives. Same goes with other
countries in the world. The difference here is, the government
doesnt value our opinions seriously and they still think that we
are just ignorant citizens.
But now, I'm sure Singaporeans are educated enough to
contribute to the designing of policies. 
Do we still need many more years of spoon-feeding?
Political awarness in Singapore is increasing amongst the young,
but the progress is very slow.
A simple gesture of handshake as a form of greeting is often
miscontrued as something else amongst different cultures. This is
only an example on the complexities of life when even a simple
decision of greeting have to be considered, even within our
multi-ethnic society.
Similarly so, when a State ( our society ) makes a final
decision on a policy.
It would erroneous and i would say mischevious, if the
allegation that our govt ( our elected officials ) do not listen or
take into consideration of our views. Thing is, there are many
clamouring to make their views known, from the constructive to the
mad ones.
Who should our govt ( elected officials ) listen to then? You,
me? Just because you or my proposals are not selected and
enacted, does that mean the govt is not listening to me and
you?
There are several channels of feedback the govt depends on. It
is often debated on within the civil service, whom we taxpayers are
paying top dollars for the best, to rationalise, streamline and
find the best solution
- a solution that may not suit all, but at least the
majority, and a solution which will not suit even the majority now,
but will ensure the long time survival of the many millions later.
As well as a solution that may not suit a particular ethnic group
or even all ethnic groups, but a solution that will suit our State
( we the citizens of this nation ).
Decisions of which as they had made which ensured the
labour of our past are fruitful and will ensure all aspects of
social life are respected, not only just in the birth issue, but
many other social issues as well for the present and the future.
Hard and difficult decisions, simply because we don't own Singapore
individually, but collectively, as a multi-ethnic nation.
At the end of the day, we still have the freedom of vote -
dissolving the parliament ( resignation of policy makers ) at
an election, to either want the elected officials to remain
for doing a good job, or vote for another team to form the next
govt if they can do a better job, not just out of spite. Your vote
is crucial for the survival of our society, but still, it is
your choice and your level of maturity to make that one vote
count.
