Kasih-no

Well, why am I not surprised that the government will proceed with the development of the casino. Oh, my apologies, it should be called "Integrated Resort" aka I.R. (Uh huh, another acronym added to the already long list of Uniquely Singapore everyday talk.) Call me cynical but despite all the available avenue or platforms offered for Singaporeans to feedback, express concerns and take sides in the past, it's not rocket science to have anticipated the endorsement of the plan for casino, er no...I.R. I meant.

Job creation is much too essential and critical to our economy and our increasing and aging population. This is clear. However, the potential rise in moral ills within our society (no matter how small the casino) will be, whilst scary, they remain 'potential'. Yes, this is optimistically speaking. I am keeping the faith and my fingers very crossed that the "protective measures" will be effectively in place to nip the bud and manage the ills. Otherwise, I would not want to live to see the degeneration of human kind in the tiny island of ours. By then, no amounts of government pay-outs (like the ERS/NSS), packages (to encourage procreation), subsidies (HDB conservancy) or even bill changes will turn back the clock. Kasih*-no.

*Kasih (kah see) - Malay word to give.