That's a bloody copout! Life is all about making choices and people are personally responsible for the choices they make.
The govt allows alcohol to be sold but if you're freakin' dumb enough to drink and drive and you end up killing yourself or your loved ones, are you telling me it's the govt's fault too? :oIo:
There are times that one has to admit their aged parents in an old folks home that provides full time and maybe specialised care. There are occasions when aged parents might prefer to have some privacy as well as companionship from those of similar ages.
Obviously they would feel much better if it is within the same country. This govt can build golf courses in landscarce Singapore so you know what their thoughts are. Do read Brian Miller's article again.