We had it in our hands. Freedom and the capacity to effect change for our nation. To speak out against the astronomical prices of homes, against obscene salaries for ministers and against a system of government that keeps the people prisoners. We had a chance to do something about it, but 6 out of 10 Singaporeans decided not to.

6 out of 10 decided that its okay to get 20% of our salaries taken away and put in a faulty scheme that returns far less than even an insurance policy.

6 out of 10 decided that million dollar salaries for ministers who do not share the aspirations or concerns of Singaporeans are okay.

6 out of 10 decided that its okay to let their children be financial hostages should they ever wish to own a home in Singapore.

6 out of 10 decided that they are okay with a system of government that uses you and robs you blind when you are productive, but that abandons you in your old age.

6 out of 10 are okay that the poor are neglected, while the rich enjoy this little island paradise.

6 out of 10 decided that they are okay with empty promises.

It is one thing to be ruled by leaders who view the people as assets to further their financial goals and who choose to ignore them once their vote is secured.

It is quite another when these people choose these leaders for themselves.
After learning of the results of the 2011 General Elections in Singapore, I know one thing is clear. 6 out of 10 Singaporeans, a majority, do not want things to get better. 6 out of 10 are satisfied with the way things are and they agree with the policies and direction this country is taking.

Government leaders, in the leadup to the elections, claimed that they would listen to the people and address their concerns. Now that the votes have been cast in their favour, they say that they won't be looking into the policies they're planning to implement, but merely the WAY they are implemented.

That, is what 6 out 10 Singaporeans wanted. Another broken promise. We had a chance this May to make them listen. Do you honestly believe that they will listen now? 5 years is a long time. Another 5 years of rising costs, people being left out and left behind and the perpetuation of a culture of 'me first'.

I am ashamed to be a Singaporean. We criticise and complain and speak of taking steps to change the status quo, but when we are given the chance to do so, we falter. We lack the integrity to follow through. Contesting parties put themselves on the line to give the people an alternative and a choice, but it seems the people do not want it. I wouldn't blame them if the contesting parties never do return to the political arena. What's the point when they have been betrayed by the very people they sought to serve and save.

So guys, expect an increase in housing prices, expect an increase in immigration, expect an overloaded transport system (6.5 million, remember?), expect your children to be pressed by an overly competitive and academically obsessed education system, expect to be fleeced for more money in a myriad of new taxes and fees I am sure are in the pipeline, expect your lives to be just about work, sleep and then the frenzied attempt to relieve that stress that comes from a meaningless life, expect to be poor with no savings when you retire, get retrenched for a less expensive talent or lose the use of your faculties and expect to become a minority and a lost whisper when the next slate of government policies move to squeeze you into the mould of their favourite type of citizen - a nodding, wimpering sycophant.

There's nothing for it now Singapore. You asked for it.