Problem being many people here lack self-control and the idea of
responsible behavior.The majority of society knows not the meaning
of saving and taking charge of what they do.They have a very
short-term outlook regarding finances.We are not a people that has
the ability to really look and tell ourselves that enough is
enough.How often have we seen the sin of gluttony and greed show
itself in the day to day lives of the population?
Actually, Singaporeans are not too lack of self-control as
compared with foreigners, in fact, we are probably too
self-controlled. We lived in a very controlled environment, no to
this, no to that, compared with other countries. Are you saying
that we are worst of than other countries in our
self-control???
Having supported the casino, will you also play at the casino.
if not, aren't you a hypocrite?
I was in overseas for many years, where there was a casino which
i could get in without paying. I was never a gambling enthusiast,
so all i did was play a little, like 20-30 dollars once in a while.
But that's not the reason i support the casino, i mentioned it's
for tourist, not us. That i believe will increase our national
finances.
And as i was with many friends, including malaysians and
singaporeans overseas, i often went there just to look and see,
like the rest of my friends. There were some within our group that
will gamble more, but still with much self-control. And as for
paying $100, i don't think my group of friends will do that. In
case you didn't notice, there are many people who are in control of
themselves as well, don't keep highlighting those few who are not
in control. Don't tell me when you gamble, you go out of
control????
There seems though a reckless behavior in those hardcore gamblers
though, many of them i knew also race on motorcycles or deal with
some gangsterism. These smaller percentage tend to get themselves
into trouble somehow, so i don't think gambling is the only factor.
However, these friends i knew who were like that have matured over
the years and are now having their own businesses.
