I believe there will be a vicious cycle in regard to converting so many foreigners to citizens.
Firstly, we are a repressive state since we gained our so-called independence. Our media, unions and whatnot’s have been controlled from day one.
Outside of North Korea, we are not far behind. Even Myanmar have freed themselves.
The people we are converting all come from more liberal countries. Even China, although a communist state, has its citizens power in demonstrations. Look
at the bus strikes, Tiananmen Square and MH 370 incidents. Can you see the fire in their citizens?
India is a full democratic country. The Little India incident shows that these South Asian citizens will riot at the drop of a hat.
For the Pinoys – look at the people power that overthrew Marcos.
In Malaysia, the opposition has already won the majority vote.
No need to mention about the Thais.
Now, why do these people want to come here and take up citizenship?
It’s the low tax structure, the ease to make money with a high value exchange rate, a good springboard to the West and the high appreciation of our properties.
Initially, they are so pleased to be able to take advantage of our system that they will vote PAP out of gratitude. After a short span of time, these new citizens will go through the same experience as what we have been enduring for a long time.
Their mindset will change. Let us not forget the people-power revolutions they had in their countries.
A vicious cycle will occur. They will feel disconnected, discontented, disillusioned and disgusted as how we are feeling now. Another type of conversion will occur.
The rich will always favour who is making them richer but they are only a small percentage. The 40-50% will taste the bitter pill and that is enough to tip the scale.
This will happen within a short time. 2-4 years. One cannot keep importing citizens to curry (pardon the pun) their favours. We have size limitation, a saturation point. The scales will tip – permanently.
This vicious cycle of karma will return in a short span of time to haunt them.
Instead of handling and solving our domestic problems, the PAP chose a shortcut and I foresee this choice will be their doomsday decision.
Hope