The issue on whether Singapore should open a the IR has been a very hot topic among Singaporeans recently. Regarding this issue, a lot of other aspects such as the traditional moral values are dragged into it. Singaporeans now have to make the choice, do they want economic benefits or traditional values?
Opening up the IR will cause Singapore to gain a lot of economic benefits. As we all know, there is an economic crisis happening in the world now, and a lot of companies were forced to fire some of their workers to save cost. The building of IR itself will provide a lot more jobs to those people that is retrenched. Like Hitler that built the autobahn to boost Germany's economy during the Great Depression, Singapore can do something similar by building the IR. After the building of the IR is done, they will need to employ even more people to work in it.
The IR generally acts as a new tourism hot spot for foreigners to visit Singapore. Besides the casino, there will also be other different facilities available in the IR which includes shopping malls for women, hotels for families, and them parks for children. Through this, it can also boost all other aspects of Singapore's economy such as the hotels, restaurant and shopping centre industry. With the flow in currency, Singapore can in turn upgrade it's facilities and improve Singaporeans' life. Singapore will be able to develop faster and improve the quality of life.
Yes, I do know that having a casino in Singapore will make a very heavy social impact. By opening up the IR, I'm sure that there will be more undesirable activities such as illegal money lending that will happen in Singapore. People are afraid that this will tarnish Singapore's brand name. But think of it this way, if someone really wants to gamble, it doesn't matter if Singapore builds the IR, he can always go to Genting Highland in Malaysia, to Macau or even Las Vegas. Having the IR built here have the advantage that the government can control their gambling. I'm sure that the government will come up with some sort of policies that can control the gambling habits of Singaporeans effectively.
After so many years under the leadership of the government, I'm sure that we can see what the government has done that can so effectively improve all of our lives. We have to put some trust into the government and believes that they can address the non-economic issues. Generally, I believe it all lies in what Singaporeans really think of themselves, will they be able to resist the casino? For me, gambling with computer programs, yes, but gambling in the real world? Never. I know how bad can gambling's effect be, and I know that I will avoid them and will never gamble in a casino when I grow up. This is also part of the reason why I rarely touch card games that involves the element of gamble, or basically, luck. Gamble or not, it all lies in your own choice. I believe that Singaporeans that are often viewed as having better education, will be able to make the right choices.
All in all, I feel that the government should think through the proposal of having an IR built and must be ready to solve the problems that it will bring if they decide to open it. I also urge Singaporeans to think twice before stepping into a casino.
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