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WHY "admIre" and nOt LOVE ? ? ? ?
WHY "sEEms" and nOt CONFIRMED ? ? ? ?
WHY "wIsh" and nOt WANT ? ? ? ?
WHY "Observed" and nOt ACCEPTED ? ? ? ?
ONLY ENJOY the DEMO-CRACY fOr OTHERS bUt nOt fOr hImself ? ? ? ?
WHAT SENSE Is thIs ? ? ? ?
pharoah88 ( Date: 25-Sep-2010 17:12) Posted:
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An American view
'I admire Singapore's democracy. The Government seems to have the people's well-being at heart.'
MR MARK J. TOPOLSKI, North Carolina, United States: 'The democracy practised by America and Singapore, although different, are probably well suited for each county's size and demographic (Ms Margo McCutcheon, 'No say? It's simply not true, she says'; Sept 17).
Having observed Singapore's for more than 10 years now, I sometimes wish American politicians would always, or at least sometimes, first ask themselves what is best for the people, rather than what will get them elected another term. I admire Singapore's democracy. The Government seems to really have the people's good and well-being at heart.'
Sep 25, 2010
Singapore democracy
'There is room for improvement.'
DR YIK KENG YEONG: 'The perfect democracy is as mythical as the unicorn (Mr Gerald Giam, 'What makes a democracy'; Sept 22). Elections are rigged, the electorate is apathetic and bribe-able, idealistic politicians commit sins, the administrative branch becomes inefficient, the judiciary operates under fear and the press resorts to gonzo journalism. These happen in democracies. There is, of course, room for improvement in Singapore, such as a more considerate bureaucratic response to public sentiment over bread-and-butter issues. The impression of an impassive leadership bent on pursuing its lofty goals, regardless of feedback on the ground, does prevail - well-considered though the goals may be. Singapore also does not yet have a credible opposition to present an alternate viewpoint, which is why it is important for the Government to be more empathetic towards direct complaints from the ground.'
An American view
'I admire Singapore's democracy. The Government seems to have the people's well-being at heart.'
MR MARK J. TOPOLSKI, North Carolina, United States: 'The democracy practised by America and Singapore, although different, are probably well suited for each county's size and demographic (Ms Margo McCutcheon, 'No say? It's simply not true, she says'; Sept 17). Having observed Singapore's for more than 10 years now, I sometimes wish American politicians would always, or at least sometimes, first ask themselves what is best for the people, rather than what will get them elected another term. I admire Singapore's democracy. The Government seems to really have the people's good and well-being at heart.'
Is Ms sIngapOre a SarOng Party gIrl [SPG] ? ? ? ?
neVer H E A R D :
sIngapOrean has DUAL CITIZINSHIP ? ? ? ?
sInce WHEN ? ? ? ?
WHICH LEGISLATION ? ? ? ?
WHAT ANNOUNCEMENT ? ? ? ?
WHOSE's POLICY AUTHORIZATION ? ? ? ?
hOw cOme ? ? ? ?
WHY ? ? ? ?
pharoah88 ( Date: 25-Sep-2010 16:54) Posted:
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mAn says,
"I want the wOman jUst fOr fUn bUt nOt lOve."
Sep 25, 2010
Why PR to citizen is not easy or practical
MR ANIELLO Castellano's letter ('Separate permanent residents into two groups'; Sept 16) also touches on the issue of dual citizenship in the current discussion on permanent residency versus citizenship.
I have grown a deep respect for Singapore in the 16 years I have lived here. I am a permanent resident, married to a Singaporean and we have a son born here. I also contribute fully to the economy through a business created with my wife.
However, I cannot erase the identity, relationship or culture from the country of my birth, Britain.
I must also retain a financial umbilical cord as a member of Britain's national pension scheme, which is structured in such a way that withdrawal of funds (as is possible with the Central Provident Fund) is not an option.
While I desire to take on Singaporean citizenship, I have no desire - nor can I financially afford - to renounce my British citizenship.
The Singapore Government has wisely sought to encourage, for example, Chinese Singaporeans to maintain their cultural roots to their ethnic identity through promotion of the Chinese language.
Last year, an important step was taken in allowing children of mixed races to have both racial origins recorded on their Singapore identity cards.
My son faces a similar dilemma: while he currently holds Singapore and British citizenships, we are rapidly approaching the point when a decision must be made, under current Singapore legislation, to renounce one citizenship or the other.
Whether he retains Singapore citizenship or lives here as a PR, his immediate future plans do not change - he will gladly serve national service.
Surely the time has come for the Singapore Government to move forward another step and formally recognise the aspirations of many long-term resident foreigners by removing the current bar on dual citizenship.
Brian Dalby
mAn says,
"I want tO ENTER the wOmAn
bUt alsO leave her behInd thereafter"
The mAn whO lOves sIngapOre ? ? ? ?
bUt cannOt marry sIngapOre ? ? ? ?
dO yOU belIeve hIs lOve ? ? ? ?
mIss sIngapOre ? ? ? ?