Realistic GE2025? (7) FEAR versus Vote for non-PAP candidates unconditionally. Why? Right or Wrong?

Realistic GE2025? 7

FEAR versus Vote for non-PAP candidates unconditionally. Why?

Right or Wrong?

Positive thinking: Too afraid to vote for non-PAP candidates is a tradition and voting culture in Singapore. The only way is to close your eyes to give the opposition a chance. Conscience versus fear? Which do you choose?

Fear is one extreme. It denies good opposition candidates being elected and second and third class PAP candidates walk into parliament easily.

Unconditionally voting for non-PAP candidates is another extreme. But why do people make this suggestion? For too long, the unfair, undemocratic, gerrymandering practices make the suggestion as a last resort to break the one-party rule.

We have come to a stage that needs urgent change in parliament representation. Opposition votes are under-represented and the PAP over-represented. We need a balanced parliament, a fair share of the 40% or more opposition votes.

The country is in danger of moving to either one of the extremes. Not good for citizens, also not good for new talents, foreigners, and investors. SG60 is a time to rethink, refocus. The past KPIs cannot be the excuse for FEAR or continue taking advantage of letting in non-performance PAP MPs.

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