WP troubles from cleaning hawker centres

I haven't been following this story very much beyond the headlines, which is nothing but allegations of wrong doing, negligence or mischief. In fact, this wouldn't be newsworthy if it were a PAP town council.

Just as MSM had shown unusual interest in the first WP MPS after they won Aljunied GRC, it is consistent and right that this issue is given prominence too.

So who is in the wrong? I don't care now but I am recording it here (click on graphic to read the story) to review when the time comes. I would need to also refer to other stories I have missed.

Politics is dirty but let's not pretend to be cleaner than what we truly are. These men and women are chosen among us and we hope they are our better selves. Nevertheless the Whites are not whiter than white and as a matter of course I expect eventually learn that the Blues to show themselves less bluer than blue.

We must remember that a democracy do not guarantee superior governance. Its great strength is in checking the worst of behavior of those in authority and the peaceful transfer of power. In fact, democracy can often be an impediment to superior governance but that is akin to speeding down the freeway without regard for traffic rules, seat belts, air bags and even proper brakes. Do we need to assume absurd risks to survive and thrive in Singapore? The PAP urged us to trust their driving and navigation skills, which is not that good in recent times. The politicians never want to discuss such important issues with us. For our own and children's sake we must have this discourse away from the political arena. Shouldn't the President guide this if it isn't happening spontaneously from the ground? Not as a constitutional but moral imperative.

Few people judge leaders by what they chose not to do than do. Those who do find the characters they need to appraise very revealing.