this casino debate has been wrung dry. it's an exggravated national library issue. the tone is surely that of frustrated helplessness and a bitter sense of resignation. surely there are economic benefits, as with many decisions made for this and other actions, but the way it was done left a bitter taste in my mouth. how it cheapens the discussion and tries to make gambling seem like going for coffee or indulging in meatballs at ikea. MP Loh Meng See's words echo what i had been trying to articulate- "When political leaders share stories of their 'little' gambling experiences, unwittingly and subtly we are telling the young it is all right to try and play 4D and jackpot machines and have some fun. That to me is the thin end of the wedge, the beginning of disaster." also agreeing with what eunice olson said about the overlooking of the cultivating the people's potential and looking at the casino as the final resort for making singapore vibrant. i think the argument is so contrived, and myopic in some ways. illusionary politics. tough but well they don't see what we have which is great in many ways and always try to copy or label irrelevantly.

so sad. what can i do? only go indulge in some strawberry tea. ick. i am broken-hearted for singapore.