Governments don't create a divisive society. People do it themselves out of jealousy.
People who are rich enough to drive Lamborghinis should be admired by the rest of Singapore and peasants should be inspired to work hard and smart so that they too can one day cruise around in exotic cars with police outriders to take care of them.
The right attitude by the have nots will unite the country. The wrong attitude will breed resentment.
The government's job is to create the right environment for success to thrive. The job of the sinkies it to make sure they adopt a positive attitude towards those who are successful.
Dear Uncle Leong...
Let me back up my statement..
1. Asking for 10 more billionaires and creating more division between the peasants and upper elite does not gel or unite the country.
You may have 100 more Porsches and Lamborghinis on the road, but the peasants still have to crowd and squeeze in tight cabins and be late for
work when trains break down.
2. Removing the Estate Duty only serves to protect their wealth of the rich. The poor continue to suffer and pay taxes in many forms...like high COE.
I prove it to you. My lawyer friend told me his plumber raised his fees from $80 to $150..When asked, he pointed to his van and said he has
to pay to the govt the high COE for him to get a new van to ply his trade. My colleague said his grand-daughter bus ride now is $55..up from $38 .
The poor bus operator said he has to cover cost of the high COE for the bus.
See, all these trickle down to the ordinary folks who do not own cars but made to pay for the higher COE. And the govt indirectly taxes the poor
more but save the taxes of the rich to protect their wealth.
3. They remove GST for the rich to do gold trading...How many poor Singaporeans trade gold..???
4. They bring in FI,,so the rich can be thrilled. They bring in many gala premier shows and events..to keep the rich entertained. How many of us can pay $188, $288 for a ticket to see a musical or a show.?
5. The poor Aunty cleaners are still paid below the subsistence level, earning $800 or less as they see there is no need to have a minimum wage.
Clearly you can see their policies show total neglect for the poor peasants. And clearly divide the rich from the poor.