Thanks everyone for your comments.

But I beg to differ, in terms of mindset. In a small country like Sg, Israel, etc, every single brain and soul counts. Irregardless their profession, religion and background.

We are taught about delegating all our trust to a certain group of people (almost to the extend of 99%). This is valid in the past, but not now and not in the future. It is the collective responsibility to ensure that this trust is based on fact, meritocracy, and proper accountability. Both in terms of past action, current result, and policies for future. Because it is the most fundamental pillar for us to survive.

不在其位，不谋其政

which means “one who does not hold an office does not discuss its policies”, or so I think. Better translation welcomed.

It contradicts the fact that I’m here and posting…. and that’s not to say it’s not by business… it’s my country so it hurts if things fail.

It’s just that in this case, I know too little, and my understanding too shallow… so it’s unfair for me to comment. The same goes with climate change where the science eludes me so I won’t be in a hurry to comment if we ever go there…

But that’s not to say concerned citizens should not discuss the ESC report. It’s just me…

Great speech by Mr D. Thanks.
By the way, based on points from that book, what is your view to Sing’s nation building?

http://www.startupnationbook.com/

For those who don’t have time or don’t want to read, here is a video:
http://fora.tv/2009/11/03/Start-Up_Nation_The_Story_of_Israels_Economic_Miracle

Regards,
An Old Friend

Opinion:

Casino = Cash + Sin + O (people)

It comes as a package. At the end of the day, all other industries that supports and relies on it will be formed. And we as a nation will depend on them (starting from projected 1% GDP contribution, and by design, to grow exponentially further up).

To start with, it is the objective of current administrator to ensure BOTH casinos are successful. And this is exactly the conflict of interest with national interest. Because when both casinos are successful, it means our future is compromised.

My opinion is that at about 10 years down the road, collectively we WILL REGRET about this casino decision (mark the date 6 Feb 2010). At that time, we WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO ACCEPT the consequences of this decision. Most positive consequences will be at the early stage and in short term only. BUT REAL NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES will last forever !!!

From this view, the very person who sign on the dot to allow our future to be compromised is a true criminal by definition. And to allow and support this from happening, current administration HAS TO ANSWER to Singapore History for taking an easy way out without solving the real economic structural issues.

Plans take time to implement and if these come so late.
USA is surely not gonna be able to be what it used to be for a long time to come. The Reliance on them has always been so great. I think these proposals are a bit too REACTIVE than proactive.

I am very disappointed. I expect Non-Mediocre.

I think Gerald can do just as good a job if not better.

What singapore needed and needs is Creative resources. This mandates a conducive environment. Singaporeans can hardly be characterised as innovative, inventive and creative. To be fair, there are always a creative people in any part of the world. But singapore seems to be lacking these.

People dare not talk or discuss too much. They have learnt Self-Censorship. This is one of the best ways to stifle the brain. Remember, we live in a world of 195 countries at least where globalization and severe dependence on export means we stand on very loose grounds if population’s creativity is stifled. How to compete with the world with no natural resources? The reliance on Human Capital means Creativity is utmost important.

dont be reactive. be proactive.
I expect nothing less.