no one is asking for an outright welfare state but more should
be done to track the really needy.
Eg even if they do not want to cut GST for essential item so that
the govt's tax figure is not affected too much,they could do better
in tracking needy families and maybe provide only these needy
families with coupons that will give them a price discount when
buying essential items.This way only the really needy will get
access to a "lower cost of living".At the same time,this should not
be for long term since it would encourage people to be lazy so
during these time when they are given such coupons,alternative help
should be given to solve the root of the problem,eg the breadwinner
is retrenched so help to get the breadwinner a new job,once the
breadwinner is back on track,this coupon system to help out will be
withdrawn
