The beginning erosion of the Gov’t and the President’s moral authority
“[Political leaders] must, at all times, maintain integrity and moral authority to inspire and to rally the people. Once the moral authority is lost, the whole credibility is also lost.” Those were the words of Mr Chiam See Tong, during a parliamentary debate in 2007. Today, perhaps more than ever, Singaporeans question...
Are our political leaders seduced by their own hype, becoming numb to criticism and to the ails and concerns of the people?
It certainly looks that way. They turn a deaf ear and stand their ground. Whatever the concerns, whatever the disquiet, of which there is a whole laundry list, our political leaders seem like they couldn’t care less. We have to ask the question, is it because they have given in to their own hype and become too thick-skinned...
If the PAP leaders claim to love Singapore, they should take a leaf from Koh Boon Hwee’s book
Koh Boon Hwee People will no doubt be familiar with the saying "If you love something, set it free." This is a saying most often used in the context of romantic relationships but I would think it can apply to anything. If you love something, that love should transcend self aggrandizement and personal power. Many of those within...
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