Originally posted by Pearlie27[
size=large]It is better for the govt to find jobs, and
better paying ones, for us than to give us such one-time
goodies!
It is also impt that they not spike the transport, utility, GST and
whatnot and take back whatever they give us. [/size]
That few billions dollars are no sweat for PAP government as
that Lunar new year's S$10millions Hong Pao TOTO draw already raked
in few hundred millions and the rest can be settled in one or two
months' TOTO, 4D and soccer draws, ERP,COE or taxes from petrol!
Ministers with their types of pay they will not play TOTO or buy
4D, so those 45% lowly paid workers will use the windfall to
"tikam" much more, hoping that they will get more out of it and the
money is back in the govt's coffer sooner than you thought! You
have seen more Singapore Turf clubs and more TOTO 4D outlets in
your vicinity lately as the economic downturn has rendered the govt
more opportunity to make more money because more Singaporeans would
want to try their luck!
To be frank, the ruling party is generous in giving everyone
something to cerebrate, it is great that they provide those who
work with some bonus incentives but they should look into why
Singapore employers are still paying Singaporeans $200,$400, to
$800 per month and they paid themselves 5-6 figured salary? Few
Singaporeans could earn a peanut of $600,000 in their whole life
time! This budget will bring some joy to those who know how to
treasure it, and it may be short live to many! Whether it can prop
up the retail sectors or not is something yet to be seen.
The govt should lower some utility charges for the general public
instead of giving subsidies every year! Just imagine Singaporeans
are paying a series of taxes the minute they step down from his
bed! Water has water conservancy tax, GST, and water borne fee! Do
not tell Singaporeans that we have not enough water as of now, we
are the educated lot and we have the eyes to see the potentials of
our new reservoirs! That fear factor of the past that we need to
import water is a thing of the past! May be we need time to pipe it
from the many new reservoirs dotting the island. Singaporeans work
hard to build the new reservoirs and should enjoy the fruit of that
clean and affordable water coming from our own reservoirs!
