It is an exciting period in Singapore. On May 6th, we go to the polls to choose our next Government. I, like many other Singaporeans, do not have to vote. Because the all powerful People’s Action Party (PAP) is being returned unopposed in my district. This is not uncommon. In almost every election, less than half the electorate actually vote. Funny, huh?
I asked the waiter at lunch today, “Who are you going to vote for?”
“Of course the People’s Action Party!” he said, with some gusto. Another sycophantic fan, I thought.
“Why?”
“I have voted for the PAP every single time, sir!”
“Why?”
“Very simple. I am worried that if I vote for anybody else, the Government will check my serial number and blacklist me.”
Oh.
I wonder…..how many people actually choose out of fear?