OPINION: Is Goh Chok Tong serious about wanting a national dialogue?


Singapore Democrats, 14 Aug 2012
In his National Day message, former prime minister Goh Chok Tong called on Singaporeans "who feel passionately about where Singapore is heading" to have a constructive dialogue with Ministers and MPs.
This, he said, is part of a national effort to build consensus on the country’s future. Should Singaporeans take him and his party seriously?
He urged the people to "research the issues, find out the facts" and then invite officials for a frank discussion.
How is this possible when the media the Government controls refuses to keep the people informed? How are Singaporeans going to come to know of alternatives available to them, let alone discuss them with Ministers and MPs? Full story