Here's the letter I sent to TODAY yesterday (ironic):
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Looking forward to truly universal suffrage
There has been much talk about the motives of Singapore's opposition parties and we've been reminded to think carefully about our choices for the future by our current leaders. While a realistic plan to see Singapore through uncertain times is important, I think Singaporeans would already be thankful if opposition parties are able to contest all SMCs and GRCs - so that for the first time since 1965, all eligible citizens are able to participate, and understand their responsibilities in a democratic process of electing a government. I am looking forward to truly universal suffrage for my fellow people.
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Not sure if many people get how pivotal this upcoming election is going to be. If we all get to vote, we can all for once say we all voted. That simple act of democracy hasn't quite lived up to its pervasiveness as much as hoped it would have. Till now, perhaps. It also seems that has taken about one and half generations to finally get people of calibre and balls to come forward and stand up to be counted. It's awesome. We should celebrate the whole thing, a truly democratic election. Since the current powers that be haven't been able to give all its people this one simple gift, I credit the opposition for this impending success.
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