Singapore, Voting

The time is now. This opportunity only comes once, every 5 years. Vote wisely, or you shall live to repent! Or so, we have been told. In recent days, the word "repent" is widely reported, perhaps widely (mis)used.

What is politics? According to wiki, politics came from a Greek word πολιτικός and it means "of, for, or relating to citizens". It is a process where collective decisions are made. So, is politics then an Art or a Science of running the government? The wise will say, "It is both a Science and an Art." It needs to be regulated, methodological and yet, have heart. But the core of the matter remains the same. These decisions ought to be for the betterment of the citizen, and collectively agreed upon by the citizen. Who then can help citizens to voice out their needs? This decision now lies in your hands, Singaporeans. Come Saturday, you will have equal power in determining which party or who can best represent your 'voice' in Parliament.

It is with fascination, that the young have been actively following the election campaigns. Social media, I think, undeniably helped in this aspect. Political apathy? Perhaps not anymore. The first step to any change, is awareness.

Happy voting. Great power comes with greater responsibilities.