by K.K. Cheow
After suggestions that Singapores market may simply be too small
to sustain more than one mass transit operator, one broadcaster and
one newspaper, the Gahmen is now suggesting that Singapore may be
too small for more than one political party.
Said Ministry of Politics spokesman Mr. Wan Too Win, We must be
realistic. Clearly, years of political competition have not worked.
Other political parties are just unable to make themselves viable
entities. Meanwhile, the dominant party is being obstructed from
carrying out its mission as it sees fit. This does no service to
Singapore.
Despite political competition functioning properly in countries
with populations of equivalent size, such as New Zealand and
Ireland, Mr. Wan said that, Its just that the leadership of the
rival parties lack the creativity and ingenuity to harness its
potential. Why should we support losing ventures? We should just
pump all our resources into supporting the one player who manages
to make it work.
Mr. Wan defended the Gahmens position, denying that it was a
policy u-turn. Its not a u-turn! Were not going back on it.
Were just going around it, so its more like a policy
bypass.
Mr. Wan said that consolidating the number of players in the market
would also benefit consumers by improving consumer choice
How does having only one player improve consumer choice?
Mr. Wan smiled, Well, it helps the consumer make an informed
choice. We simply inform him or her of the choice they must make.
Very clear and convenient. No confusion or frustration.
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