I read with a lot of interest (and maybe angst and
injustification) of the recent topics in the Speaker's Corner. As
of yet, I really feel for the poor Singaporeans in the lower/middle
strata in Singapore that experienced little income growth despite
Singapore registering an impressive 7% GDP growth in 06. partly
because i volunteer during my free time and i have an opportunity
to look at facets of Singapore many don't have a glimpse to as
yet.
Topics like lowering 1% corporate tax to offset the 2% raise in gst
and the growing poor in SG. Sure, we can lament that policies
albeit unpopular may be ridiculous and even ineffective (in our own
right), that's very much we can all do. my 2c worth though.
I've read some reasons as to why the poor isnt receiving the help
even if they should through the Workfare scheme etc. because they
don't have the proper avenues to such know-how. Sadly in our
meritocratic society, we can only rely on volunteers to reach out
and bridge the information gap and passionate social workers but
are experiencing burnt out and job hopping to more lucrative
cashfields.
Perhaps, we can gather more views and suggestions from here to come
up with a concrete plan to reach out to the "unreachables"? anyone
from the floor?
-an exasperated singaporean.