You must have a reason for requiring to gauge the kind of support you could garner before plunging into the political forays. I am sure the Govt had at one time or another tried to get you on their ticket. Then again I might be off the mark.

From past experiences, we have seen how formidable man have been demolished by the Govt using all the arsenals at their disposal.

Like you, I too agree that PAP was once an honest people’s party. But it is not the same now. Instead of nurturing good people to offer alternative view and platform for the benefit of Singaporeans, they have unleash the destructive power of ‘fear’ to continue holding on to power.

As humans, PAP too have made their fair share of ‘mistakes’.
The frightening part is they never admit it and there is no accountability.

I humbly offer my services as a volunteer should you ever decide to plunge into politics. I do not seek any position but only to serve Singapore and Singaporeans irrespective of race, colour or religion.

Best regards.
March 2009.

As a self-professed cynic, the above line definitely caught my attention. Shall refrain from saying more but if it’s truly what Mr Tan feels, he will have my support.

As long as he watches his words, do not break the law, TKL is safe. Frankly, he doesn’t need 100,000 signatures but if he wants, it can be done.

as long as TKL is sincere and willing to stand up and represent the citizens of singapore to do the right things for the people, there is no reason he will nott get all the support he needs from the citizens.

1. TKL will need to come up and stand for SIngapore’s alternate politics.

2.He will also preferably stand as MP rather than Presidential candidate as MP has more impact in terms of ground dealing than being President.

3. He will preferably set up a party so that men of similar heart and mind can join him. He can’t do much standing election as a lone MP.

4. He will need to be cautious as histoy has shown that politics are dirty. Our ruling party members are no gentleman. His family is affected but may continue to support him regardless.

5. He has mixed support on whether he should throw in the hat earlier or later. Some prefer him to annouce it earlier so that support is garnered earlier whereas others prefer him to show his hand later so that he will not be fixed up by the authorities.

6. Some also prefer him to show more of what he will stand up for when he is elected. Will he speak up for the poor or needy? Will he speaks up for freedom of speech and democracy?

7. Some are also fearful that the email names will be leaked out and affected their jobs and survival in the long term – climate of fear still exists.

I hope that I have rightly summarised what all the postings here have meant.

1) Which PAP constituency were you serving in for the past 30 years? Just marine parade?
2) Did you hold any appointments such as CCC chairman?
3) Were you ever invited to the party’s ‘tea-session’?

Thanks.

I have given my Q&A in a separate article in The Online Citizen. I hope that it is sufficient to address your concerns.

My own position is quite ambitious at this time. I am not sure if there are sufficient people who are willing to come forward and be counted. I am not sure what is the best way forward. I prefer to keep this option open.

In spite of the uncertainty, I have already taken the first step, and am facing the consequences. I hope that other people can come forward to take this step – to sign the petition.

Thank you for your views. I appreciate your expression of support for a change. It does not imply that you wish to vote for any alternative party. The list will be kept confidential. My volunteers have agreed to sign a letter of confidentiality and also be act honestly.

Already, I am getting the exposure and the consequences. My wife is getting a lot of telephone calls, from people who “fear” for my future. I think that my children are having the same kind of stress.

But, it should be okay. After a while, they will overcome the fear and get used to this matter.

I think that large number of people who have expressed their support in various ways – by signing the petition, by sending e-mails to me. I do not keep a record of these people, as they are too many to track. Sorry.

So there was no mis-selling to TCs either then? Who were supposed to invest in low-risk products?

Hmmm. Then how come TC MPs still say they can get compensation?

I don’t think TKL intends to enter politics. To get 100,000 signatures is a very tall order. TKL is also not clear with the public if he intends to run for EP or MP. Such ambiguity will only serve to impede the process of gathering signatures because TKL is not being clear on he intends to serve the public. He enjoys the attention and feels flattered when he is approached by people/public to enter politics. It is inconvenient to directly reject friendly gestures from the public too.

I cannot totally agree with you, if all of us here are to wait until the time come to be fully convinced and respecting TKL as those you’ve mentioned in the early days? Hey, by then most of us may not be around anymore to argue with ha! then we all will get to be screwed again for another 2 more terms, is it?

I wonder what about the larger world outside.

The people who study insurance, savings, et cetera policies issued long ago and everything. Actual educated people who didn’t buy mini-bonds without first looking at the fine print and then rally at a park with a man alleging mis-selling..

Hmm~