your vote is secret.

apparently not so with the extensive network and expansion of social media.

the huge chunks of online postings on facebook is a clear demostration of the power of social media. mine is almost flooded with political videos, comments and who said what with regard to the previous night's rally. to an extent, some even openly declared and pledged their loyalty online and there you have it, your vote is no longer secret. talk is cheap but let's all be mindful about the social responsibility that comes with what have been said, regardless you mean what you've said or not.

without doubt, im one of the kaypohs who is very much interested in the battle ongoing in aljunied grc. if the ruling party wins, there's a likely chance that we might have even lesser opposition voices in the parliament for at least the next 5 years. if the opposition wins, we will lose an awesome minister (awesome according to the masses). how about who serves the fellow singaporeans living in aljunied grc better? arent the basis and purpose of an election about choosing the people you want and trust to speak yours and your neighbours' thoughts during parliament?

while there's an influx of some really promising candidates from the opposition, the ruling party has not quite met the expectations with its batch of new candidates. yea im definitely biased here, because i'm not convinced what good can that particular lady candidate in the ruling party can do for us and the nation at this moment. and speaking of the rallies, well, there are simply too many sides of every argument and i really think everyone is right in their own way. it's all a matter of perceptions isnt it?

on a national level, let's bear in mind the most crucial and important growth for singapore is our economic growth. people, let's not forget 有国, 才有家! a prosperous and boosting economy is essential espeically in a country so small! 

so, i say to each his own.

if you are risk adverse and are happy with status quo, opt for no change in your neighbourhood. if you are a risk taker and stands by 'never try, never know', by all means, go for what you think is right.

vote objectively, vote informed, vote not against your own conscience. still, it's such an irony because the greatest enemy of any developing-developed country is no change.

for me, my vote is secret and so should yours. :)