The Big Divide
PM Lee in the Groove ~ !
c. Celebrating Youth Day with a Youth Month
d. George Yeo started blogging
e. Chingay 2007 Hip Hop Performance: Report + Video
f. Not forgetting their lastest initiative ~
Seriously, how desperate can the PAP get in their attempt to bridge the divide?
My open letter to all fellow young Singaporeans,
Do not be taken in by such initiatives of the government. At the end of the day, they are coming to you because of your electoral muscle; You hold the key to the PAP winning their 13th consecutive GE. Simply said, they want your vote. While I do not discouraged you from participating from such events and activities, (Personally, I was a volunteer for SHINE during the youth month, a blogger myself, visits STOMP and P65 on a regular basis) you must look at everything with an eye on the bigger issue. Everything was done, huge amount of money was spent for their own personal electoral gain.
Certainly, I'm not saying that the PAP should never use such tactics and initiatives to win over our hearts and minds. It is definitely legitimate. This, as you can see is the benefit of incumbency and having the entire national propaganda machinery behind them. What I'm trying to show is that we got to be more conscious of the hidden political agenda behind their every move and action. There is no way the PAP can claim that it's just for the fun of it. If you are observant enough, ever since the conclusion of the last GE, focus has significantly being shifted to us (I am again not to trying accuse the government of neglecting the other important and vital segements of the populace.) We, as future owners of Singapore, got to be more critical and observant to any attempt to win us over. Again, I would like to say this again. If the government's initiative is sound, just, effective and beneficial, young Singaporeans would certainly back it. But do not expect us to conform to everything you say, especially flawed policies.
Regards,
Bernard Chen Jiaxi
In fact, this is in sync with the pragamtic nature of the ruling PAP government. Since young Singaporeans is going to form more than half of the electorate in the next GE, emphasis would have to be given to them, as the young is going to affect their continued success at the ballot box. The young is the key to their continued staying power. I can truly understand this. But I would again urge the government not to neglect the welfare of other Singaporeans, especially the aging segement and lower income workers. No matter what, the PAP government has the responsibilty of addressing the needs of each segement in the population.
More importantly, how successful can this divide be bridged?
Humility is key. Maybe the PAP would like to have a look at my previous article on humility. It's high time that the PAP shed their aloof stance, elitist mindset, arrogant with their seemingly I-know-everything-you-just-keep-quiet-and-follow-me attitude. Do not argue with me, I warn you again.
Lo and behold, humility could just be the key to unlocking a more personal and engaging relationship with the youths. There's no need for any "artificially cool" initiatives. That means, do not try to act cool in front of young Singaporeans. This might backfire on you. I would urge the PAP not to expose their weakness in front of us. I remember my A level history teacher telling me this. "In order to do well in an examination, always seek to display your abounding strengths and try your very best to hide your weaknesses" This is my message to the PAP. Take Care and have fun, P65 MPs.
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