Help the Needy in Singapore!

Our Government is reputed to be efficient in our management of the country. We’ve managed the communists. We’ve managed the secret societies. We’ve managed improper conduct of certain opposition party members. We’ve managed the turf club, legal soccer betting, and Singapore pools well. We’ve managed to overcome the oil crisis in the ‘70’s, the stock market crash in the ‘80’s, and the Asian currency crisis of the ‘90’s. Sars in 2003, terrorism, and even preparation for a possible flu pandemic are all well managed.

And we’ll be able to manage any misuse of the casinoes that are goiing to be built. Yet, when it comes to give some welfare for some needy people, we can’t manage any abuse of the welfare.

Is it because we can’t – or because we don’t want to? Will giving some welfare lead to a welfare state or welfarism?

When there's a heart, there's a will.
When there's a will, there's a way.

We emphasise ‘self-help’ which is well and good. Yet, what about those we can’t help themselves? Then, ‘self-help’ means ‘no help’. And if there’s ‘no help’, why is the Government elected? Only to help the rich, the gifted, and the able-bodied?

Have some welfare for some people will not lead to a welfare state just as having gamblers in two casinoes will not lead to a gambling state.

I'm sure the government is doing great things to achieve a better Singapore. Yet, for now, there’re those who have no more money to live on and commit suicide! (e.g. The man jumped to his death onto the MRT tracks at Chinese Garden MRT station.)

Ladies Above 35, and of No More Value?

Ivy Lee, 42, divorced, who appeared in the Straits Times recently, could not get a date even at dating centres. She is very attractive and is a self-made millionaire.

A woman's value doesn't just depend on her looks. It's also about her character and how she relates to a man. Most men want somebody below 35 because the chances of her having a child is higher, and safer. Above 35, the chances of having Down's Syndrome is greatly increased.
Even though there're test to detect Down's Syndrome, it's not foolproof.

Women look for lots of love in a marriage while men need more submission from their women. A woman who's too successful might be perceived as one who's less likely to be submissive at home - regardless of the truth. Men feel intimidiated, generally speaking. Those who're equally or more successful than her would have been married long ago.

Reversal: Sometimes, these women will find men who're not successful comparable. The reason is, the woman doesn't need a successful man. She is successful. All she needs is companionship and love. After all, opposites attract i.e. the successful and the unsuccessful attracts.

Hatred and Dislike

When you hate or dislike somebody, the sight of the person and any sound of the person is unpleasant to you. The way he looks,the way he sounds, and the way he slams the door, are all unpleasant. You want to do something to the person to offset this unpleasantness. You feel the person is horrible and terrible.

It's not to good to hate. Therefore, a little dislike will do. Yet dislike has the same effect mentioned above. So what can one do?

By the way, blogging seems addictive. You feel the withdrawal symptoms when you don't blog.