Lucky Tan: Xenophobia label used to attack opponents of bad policies.....

[Confuseous]

But read and think about what Simon Littlewood said in the BBC interview. What has caused the rising sense of insecurity and displacement among Singaporeans? It is easy for those of us who live in financial security and in comfort to tell others to behave better and not misdirect their anger at foreigners who are just here to better their own lives and support their families back home.

I personally have not felt any threat to my job and my financial security so it is easy for me not to harbor any negative feelings, But put yourself in the shoes of Singaporeans struggling under intense competition with wages depressed by foreign workers willing to take the same job at a lower pay...and the breadwinner who lost his job due to his age to younger imported workers. We should spare some thought for those who have suffered and to label their feeling of insecurity and anger as xenophobia ...and their cries for help and frustration as xenophobic is arrogant and simplistic. For those who have implemented or supported these extreme policies that has pushed a large segment of the population to the edge to now stick ugly labels and demand acceptance is just irresponsible, insensitive and shameful.

- http://singaporemind.blogspot.sg/2013/02/xenophobia-label-used-to-attack.html

 

[Fook Seng]

We look forward to the day when Lucky Tan would stand up and be counted to bring our country forward to the next stage. He has the analytical mind but does he have the political acumen?

 

[IamTiong]

Fear of losing your job to an immigrant is fear of immigrnt correct? My english so bad?

 

[Fook Seng]

Fear of losing your job to an immigrant is fear of immigrnt correct? My english so bad?

100% correct. You are Ah Tiong? You are also scared?

 

[winnipegjets]

If foreigners are paid the same amount as locals and not allowed to remit any money out of sinkapore, let's see if employers would be willing to hire foreigners and foreigners would be willing to come.