Simple Inconceivable, 28 Aug 2008"Despite what I believe to be extremely compelling reasons for a by-election, this motion was voted 62 against and 5 in favour of. The reasons cited by PM Lee are as follows. (I quote these reasons from this article) I personally find these reasons rather disturbing. Here's why.
Reason No.1:
"After Singapore became independent in 1965, the Government opted for an electoral system focused on political parties, not individual candidates."
Indeed, an electoral system focused on political parties instead of individual candidates allows a government to function most effective at the highest level in Parliament. This is so that individual politicians who have a similar stance can congregate together, affording them various benefits."
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