Diary of A Singaporean Mind, 28 Aug 2012Singaporeans had, in the past, been very graceful and welcoming of foreigners when the number was reasonable. I can't think of another nation of people who would behave more gracefully when its govt allows foreigners to form 40% of the population competing along side locals for jobs, housing and cars. The fact that some Singaporeans have reacted negatively is a reflection of how badly constructed the PAP's policy is. To now use terms such as "anti-foreigner" and "xenophobic" on Singaporeans is not only unfair - it shows the blindness of the PAP govt to the plight of ordinary Singaporeans who have suffered as a result of this policy. Calling Singaporeans "one-eye dragons" is very insulting especially when it comes from a govt oblivious to the sentiment and suffering on the ground - there are workers who have lost their jobs when employers hire foreigners to replace them, their are many PMETs unable to find good jobs when they are older due to structural unemployment because employers can now hire younger foreigner workers. How dare the PM talk about "heart" "feel for our fellow human being" when it comes to foreigners .......when he comes from a political party known for its harsh semi-authoritarian ways - in the past bankrupted and jailed people for speaking up for their fellow Singaporeans. We still remember JBJ. We remember Lim Hock Siew. Full story
