Limiting the privileges of PRs eh? Looks like I was not alone in this line of thought. Why be a citizen when you get most of the monetary perks of citizenship by being a PR? Clearly citizenship is not a compelling case for a young male yet to be conscripted.
Also it appears the Member is not blind to the blatant abuse of the PR system by some of our earlier immigrants post independence. Guess which nationality?
Providence favoured us as Singapore grew faster and had more opportunities than they could have at home. We shared our hearth with them like brothers, hoping they would learn to love this land we call home. But no, not all migrants are the same. All but 30% of their male offspring would choose not to be conscripted as part of fulfilling the social contract of residency for their parents and siblings. For years PRs have enjoyed privileges nearly as generous as citizens in the hope that their children will fulfill their obligations. This policy has not worked. No, that is an understatement. It has failed miserably, and while my heart is full of envy at those who have had two and a half years headstart in life finding their place in life, it is but human nature to keep options open and choose that which suits oneself.
Thus the blame falls squarely is the policy makers, the elite admin service that is so frequently lauded. Loopholes have existed, abuse has been logged, and nothing been done for years! What have you got to say for yourselves? Are you conniving worms, or are you incompetent fools? Perhaps you would blame the PAP government? Yes, YES! I would like to hear more.