Monday, 25 April 2011

Questions we should ask ourselves

If you are eligible for voting, do consider these questions:

  1. What do we vote for?
    Each one of us should understand that we're voting for a leader, not an ideology. Granted, ideology is important, but of far more importance is the actions taken. Ideology without action is what it is: merely an idea.
  2. What does Singapore need?
    Stability, of course. This should resound clearly in each and every voter's minds. Economic stability, social stability, and certainly, political stability.
  3. What constitutes political stability?
    It does not mean voting for the same party. I propose the usage of the "fair innings" theory to analyze what each party has to offer.
  4. What is "fair innings"?
    It refers to the practice of using equal assumptions when weighing two or more points of view.
    Imagine the NSP to have been the ruling party all this long, and all their policies in place which has made Singapore a success. Now, in 2011, they field Nicole with her ideology as we have seen it to be. What would you think of her and the NSP?
    The opposition party is contesting one of the NSP's long-held GRC. They bring along ideas different from the ruling party. What would you think of this party?
  5. What is the point?
    Support change, but support it wisely. Who is to say that, in the imaginary world mentioned earlier, you will not be sick and tired of the ruling NSP?

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