I am heartened by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s call for families to draw closer together during these hard times. For far too long, we have been so pre-occupied with the rat race that we have neglected our families and friends. (Read Prime Minister’s speech here)
In order for us to spend quality time with our families and to bring up the next generation, we need to have the means to procure a decent standard of living for them and a politically stable climate free from any strife or conflict. How can one afford to even spend time at home if he has to work 2 jobs a day to support his family ?
Prime Minister ended his speech by exhorting us to ”be grateful for what we have in Singapore - a stable society, a sound economy, and a reputation which draws talent, investment and jobs to our shores. We must continue building on these strengths, so that we will emerge stronger from this crisis, ready to thrive in what will be a very different and more challenging world.”
While I am thankful in a way for the stable society and sound economy we have enjoyed over the years, I hope our leaders are aware of the potential pitfalls lying ahead.
In spite of the apparent social stability we have now, there exists hidden undercurrents of tension and discontent beneath which will erupt eventually when the conditions are ripe. There has been a growing disgruntlement and disenchantment on the ground for quite some time now from certain groups who are feeling increasingly marginalized by some of the government’s policies.
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In order for us to spend quality time with our families and to bring up the next generation, we need to have the means to procure a decent standard of living for them and a politically stable climate free from any strife or conflict. How can one afford to even spend time at home if he has to work 2 jobs a day to support his family ?
Prime Minister ended his speech by exhorting us to ”be grateful for what we have in Singapore - a stable society, a sound economy, and a reputation which draws talent, investment and jobs to our shores. We must continue building on these strengths, so that we will emerge stronger from this crisis, ready to thrive in what will be a very different and more challenging world.”
While I am thankful in a way for the stable society and sound economy we have enjoyed over the years, I hope our leaders are aware of the potential pitfalls lying ahead.
In spite of the apparent social stability we have now, there exists hidden undercurrents of tension and discontent beneath which will erupt eventually when the conditions are ripe. There has been a growing disgruntlement and disenchantment on the ground for quite some time now from certain groups who are feeling increasingly marginalized by some of the government’s policies.
Read rest of article here:
http://66.147.242.99/~wayangpa/?p=112
