Sorry for late reply. Got caught up with work.
I try to answer your reply one at a time and then give a general
impression, ya?
2) Just for argument sake, how do we know taking drugs is harmful
or taken to extreme, jumping off a moving train is dangerous?
Anecdotal evidence? Test, trial and evaluation? Do we want to
re-learn everything our predecessors paid for by their blood, sweat
and time? Perhaps, if I you allow me, there are chemical processes
that cannot be reversed, and I think governing is akin to those. If
you allow me, I have headed projects and dealt with many groups of
people, it is very very difficult to keep going and any lapse in
concentration will surely fail the project.
3) Not sure if I read you correctly, but I sense you miss the point
that I was trying to say that we should realise the importance of
casting a vote.
4) I am certain, no one, historically or now, can understand a
million people. I do not dare to claim that I undertand my close
friends. So in that aspect, I agree with you.
5) I am of the opinion that if one is to lead, one must have
leadership skills. Therefore, to want to lead, one must take on a
learning role. Being a MP is not a place to learn to lead, it is a
place to lead. Once, I saw a motto at my school gym, saying
something like " you do not play to keep fit, you keep fit to
play". Agree, ya?
6) I think the election process is clean and fair. What I actually
like to know is these opposition candidates have done in the past 5
years (inbetween election) for the people Vs those PAP candidates
in opposition wards. Interesting and fair comparison?
7) I suppose it is not fair to say that I copy MM slogan simply
because I have written something close to what he have said or
might have said. I also suppose that a better future is something
different for everyone. What I am hopping for is a future that my
children can live happily and be able to realise their potentials
while I have the financial means to support them.
Generally, I have the impression that people are quite happy with
their present state; and especially the younger population, have
not been satisfied with their present state and want more. Allow me
to shoot some fireworks, an artist cannot live by painting alone,
he needs his basics. This is what I hope the election will show
that we have not forgotten our basics and elect those that can
deliver the basics and more. A pyramid is built from base up and
never top down, it will topple even if supported with very strong
hot air
