Friday, May 6, 2011
Till now, I have largely reserved most of my comments to limited spaces, such as face-to-face conversations with friends and probably a little smatter of it on Twitter. Well, it's not because I'm apathetic. On the contrary, I'm super into the whole elections thing, and have been trying to keep up with it all this while, on the news and on the web. One of the main reasons for doing so is because I find it very very very hard to remain neutral while presenting my thoughts and views. In fact, when I have my face-to-face conversations with friends, I tend to seem to contradict myself, or be swaying both ways, as I state the facts...
But it's cooling day, and probably in less than 12 hours, I'll be making my way to Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School to make my vote. I've more or less made my decision as to who I am voting for (but of course, I'm trying my best not to reveal it here.... It's SECRET!). Before this, I would say that I am a complete swing voter! Even up till the day before yesterday, I was still trying to decide which party in Holland-Bukit Timah, PAP vs SDP, I wanted to vote for.
I made sure I attended both the PAP and SDP rallies so that I can get a balanced viewpoint before I cast my vote tomorrow.
Let me just state some of my criteria for voting:
1. 5-year plan for my GRC
So basically, I am looking out for which party has the most concrete plan (if any) for my estate in the next 5 years. After all, I am pretty sure that I will continue living in the apartment which I currently call home. I definitely want my surroundings to be a pleasant and vibrant place to be in. I must say, till this day, having lived here for 22/23 years of my life, I truly enjoy the surroundings of my estate. Of course, I do not wish for it to remain stagnant. I want it to be developed further and to be improved upon. Are there going to be opportunities to take part in some of the happenings? Am I going to get a safe and comfortable environment for me and my family? Are we able to get help, if ever one day, we need it? Which party is able to execute its plans (if any)?
2. For Singapore
Which party, out of the two, is going to be able to best represent me in the parliament and which one is going to be able to make life better for me? Which is able to be think about me and just be standing in parliament, going all out for me? Which is able to display servant leadership and not just be a master leader? Who has the ability to implement good policies, such that Singapore has a bright future ahead and that I can continue to live here without much worries? Are the manifestos presented feasible and workable? Do the manifestos seem attractive, but have fine prints hidden, such that citizens will be at the losing end?
3. Sincerity and the heart to serve
Over the past few days of campaigning, I think we've seen the many faces of the candidates. But sometimes, they may appear sincere, yet are they just putting on a front? Who are the more trustworthy ones? Who has been the more sincere ones who have indeed shown it through their actions during the campaigning period? Who has touched me? Who truly has the heart to serve?
Everyone, please vote wisely tomorrow. Singapore's future is in your hands!
- Thoughts on Cooling Off Day
by snoopy_lim @ 11:22 PM