Every country has its pros and cons. Singapore, being a very
small dot on the map has to strive and struggle many times harder
to keep itself afloat in the competitive economic market in order
to survive. As much as many people complain of the suffocating
government ruling in Singapore, one should stand back and review
that if the government are not smart enough, how could tihs small
dot on the map ends up a first world country? To that, I credit the
government of Singapore.
On a personal note, I dislike the educational system in Singapore.
There is no freedom in expression oneself. Well, to be fair, i
would not say 'NO', but it is very restrictive. Kids in Singapore
are often "told what to do" and they grow up as obedient citizens.
Remember seeing any strike or boycotting in Singapore?
Look at the big failure of the Speaker's Corner. Total Flop.
Reason? This is - Singapore! People are not used to speaking up
their thoughts. They wait for the government, the authorities to
tell them what to do. Not that I am a rebellious person, I am just
one who deem freedom of speech as priceless experience for
interaction between cultures, government and people.
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Feel free to disagree. 