S'poreans to get priority for P1 places during balloting

[janet88]

limlim:

resgmom:

I also agree with this author, which I suspect from her name, is one of the newly converted Sg Citizen as well. She'd made excellent points. Though her claim \"永久居民就没有任何机会上大家所谓的“名校”或相对较好的学校\" is not true since PR can still enter the earlier phases through PV/alumni/community connections.

PR, in many situation, is already on almost equal standing with citizens.. like resale public housing etc.. Education is a highly prized asset.. citizens have a natural right to have priority to it.

It is true that needs of PRs, including PR have to be looked into. Hence, they are not denied from our education systems, isn't it? They will still get to attend a school. Not that they are deprived of education.

In summary, as long as PRs are not denied of the basic needs such as education, I don't see why citizens shouldn't have priority over them.

:goodpost:
If Singaporeans and PRs are given the same benefits, what is the meaning of being a citizen of Singapore ? Here, we value education as a prized asset. Most of the PRs I know do not really see Singapore as a place they will stay for long. Some are here to enjoy salary. Some have been here for many years and turn down citizenship even when offered. Of course, it is not fair to say all PRs have same mentality.

PRs are not deprived of education here...they can still buy flat and send their kids to schools here. Just that they don't get to vote. So as such, Singaporeans should have priority to education.

[verykiasu2010]

why lock up the thread ?


let the purist talk, and we shall see who are more pure, and let all the true colour come out lah

no wonder some people say there are more dog in SG ? talking about pedigree and purity ....

okay ..... :siam: :siam:

[janet88]

verykiasu2010:

why lock up the thread ?


let the purist talk, and we shall see who are more pure, and let all the true colour come out lah

no wonder some people say there are more dog in SG ? talking about pedigree and purity.

Sometimes, it's really not 'the more the merrier'. When there is talk on who are pure, it does look ugly. Even if Sir Stamford Raffles settles in Singapore, his descendants are not pure. Their country of origin is not Singapore but England.

[blessed777]

janet_lee88:

verykiasu2010:

why lock up the thread ?


let the purist talk, and we shall see who are more pure, and let all the true colour come out lah

no wonder some people say there are more dog in SG ? talking about pedigree and purity.

Sometimes, it's really not 'the more the merrier'. When there is talk on who are pure, it does look ugly. Even if Sir Stamford Raffles settles in Singapore, his descendants are not pure. Their country of origin is not Singapore but England.

errr.. Perhaps Parameswaran decendants as Chen suggested.. or Abraham's according to verykiasu2010 .. :evil: :siam:

[verykiasu2010]

janet_lee88:

verykiasu2010:

why lock up the thread ?


let the purist talk, and we shall see who are more pure, and let all the true colour come out lah

no wonder some people say there are more dog in SG ? talking about pedigree and purity.

Sometimes, it's really not 'the more the merrier'. When there is talk on who are pure, it does look ugly. Even if Sir Stamford Raffles settles in Singapore, his descendants are not pure. Their country of origin is not Singapore but England.

just let them reveal how ugly they are or how narrow they wish to be, as long as it is not you ...... everyone is entitled to their own thoughts.....and in these great sharing of mind and thoughts, who knows, by your own generosity and open mindedness, you may have made a positive impact on the other poster's mind / mental process, and you could have changed life by your positive sharings ....

if you censor it, the opposing views may not get aired and could have resulted in tangible negative actions being taken by them based on the narrow thinking ?

[iRabbit]

Funz:

I believe goatee is right in asking us to reflect. The things that I am reading these days make me feel that we are an ugly intolerant a bunch of bigots.

I don't want to appear to be vindictive and I'm certainly not harping on old points here.

Just wanna know who's goatee? The only goatee I know is on the chin. :?

[Chenonceau]

FQW:

Funz:

I believe goatee is right in asking us to reflect. The things that I am reading these days make me feel that we are an ugly intolerant a bunch of bigots.

I don't want to appear to be vindictive and I'm certainly not harping on old points here.

Just wanna know who's goatee? The only goatee I know is on the chin. :?

Girl talk.

Hint 1: Horse
Hint 2: Pin-up MP
Hint 3: Chin

[iRabbit]

Chenonceau:

Girl talk.

Hint 1: Horse
Hint 2: Pin-up MP
Hint 3: Chin

Orh, the very photogenic boyish looking MP issit?

So desu ne (whoa, I'm inadvertently revealing my multi-language linguistic skills here).

[laughingcat]

My takes in this simple analogy…don’t flame me if you disagreed.


When i invite my guests to my home, i welcome them with basic necessity which is basic courtesy in feeling warmth in my family, provision of drinks and food. If need to sleepover, then i will provide guest room. I will provide the best i can in my own capacity…of course not go to the extend of welcoming them to my master bedroom. Of course no way will i shove my guest to a corner. That wouldn’t be right.

Today, PR already not in equal footing with SC in terms of health, education and housing. And hence i feel that is already enough. Just recently the education policy kicks in affecting PR with almost immediate effect left me with mixed feelings, especially more so towards PR who have PV. Although i am happy for SC in general but this immediate change makes me rather uncomfortable. I am a true SC but i am a mother myself. All mum wants the best for their children.

My takes and my humble opinion. This thread and also the other thread are becoming ugly to me. Why? People starts to be irresponsible with all sort of name callings, personal attacks and labelling. Is this what we are encouraging people to surface their ugliness? I thought this is a platform for CIVIL discussion and airing and sharing of views?

It is not just so simple about…as quote "everyone is entitled to their own thoughts". It is also not about keeping things under wrap and hush hush.
It is all about airing your thoughts in civil manner and to retaliate in civil manner. I really wonder do you speak to your boss like that or is it okay to speak under a cloak of anonymity.

KSP used to be better than this. I really don’t know whether is MOD reading this?

[limlim]

laughingcat:

My takes and my humble opinion. This thread and also the other thread are becoming ugly to me. Why? People starts to be irresponsible with all sort of name callings, personal attacks and labelling. Is this what we are encouraging people to surface their ugliness? I thought this is a platform for CIVIL discussion and airing and sharing of views?

KSP used to be better than this. I really don't know whether is MOD reading this?

I presume everyone in the threads are \"old enuff\" to be responsible for what they wrote.

Mod are not baby sitters..

If too much censorship..

might as well read 154..


So far, I feel the level is still within acceptable limits....

at least you don't see vulgarities..

The general community will keep the discussion on track..

Only when things really go out of hand.. than the baby sitter will need to emerge from the chamber and do something.......