Khairulanwar Zaini / Photos by Damien Chng
They clamour for his wisdom: O Father, whither Singapore in 50 years? The patriarch smiles and holds up a mirror: the minds and hearts in the auditorium his masterpiece, the technocratic utopia will persist, the nation of Lee will prevail – Lee created the nation in his own image, in the image of Lee he created the young; soulless and depoliticized he created them.
Conducted with the clinical efficiency that only Lee’s Singapore could muster, the forum was heralded as an “opportunity for intellectual discourse” – and how intellectual and precious were those nine questions that Lee was subjected to – all pre-selected, pre-vetted, (pre-sanitized?) There were no questions from the floor, only the penetrating questions of anointed cubs. But this is only to ensure quality, the organizers said. And if those nine questions were the best that the leading youthful minds of today could muster, it would be a sad indictment – and a dire warning – for our state of affairs.
But it was an orchestra no doubt, the lion playing to the gallery, revelling in his triumph over his subjects and history.
How do you want your legacy, O Father, how do you want to be remembered? asked a young cub, with unabashed awe. Lee demurred coyly, saying that he does not think about it. History will judge, Lee said, in 20 and 30 years, history and its army of researchers and students. History, and National Education, and school curriculums and a nation-building press compliantly singing hosannas, and the two-tome autobiography that appropriates a national story. Lee does not think about his legacy – he does not have to – because the Lee Kuan Yew’s Story is the Singapore Story. History is truly his.
He reminded his cubs that Mao was revered for liberating China, but in building China, he almost destroyed it. But how about Lee, will there be such a revisionist tendency? He did afterall craft modern Singapore – the steward of material progress, the guardian of economic security. In our fawning enthusiasm, the country suffers a collective amnesia: Lee was only one of the many founding fathers that Singapore had, Singapore was only possible with the illustrious company that Lee fortuitously found himself in: the citizenry, all seeking to carve their collective legacy. Singapore today rests on the tenacity and initiative of millions, not the providence of one.
But to his credit, Lee is truly special: he is that one founding father that overstayed his welcome.
From her ambassadorial seat in the United States, Chan Heng Chee must be smiling ruefully. In 1975, she warned of the “steady and systematic depolitization” of the population with such compelling prescience. Administrative concerns always rising to the fore, politics only manifesting as the awkward negotiations of power in the bureaucratic hallways of technocracy. And Lee’s enduring vision of this technocratic utopia is a step closer to being realized: absent in the intellectual discourse of yesterday was the normative heart of politics. It was as though Singapore merely existed as an economic entity, or to borrow the eloquence of University of Michigan economics professor Linda Lim: Singapore is only a place, not a nation.
The Kyoto Protocol, economic niches, the financial crisis and the global hierarchy, the minimum wage: technical concerns that skirt politics and lionize Lee’s technocratic bent. Even the questions of national identity and psyche were reduced to materialist terms: the measure of Singapore has been, and would always be, economic. What do you make of a man who imposes a cold materialist vision upon a nation? What do you make of succeeding generations perpetuating that vision? Politics become the dirty by-word for chaos; democracy, the anathema to our sterile efficiency; voices and thoughts, ceded and disempowered.
Which is why the loudest applause from the audience last night came when Lee asked a Chinese national on scholarship whether she would remain in Singapore after her studies. The applause was the expression of resentment, of jealously, of worry against the influx of foreign immigrants; discontent hitherto misplaced and lacking ground for articulation in light of the compelling establishment rhetoric, that it is an indispensable and necessary economic evil. Only in a political vacuum could such an economically reductionist argument be made, and it was that political vacuum that compelled 500 pairs of hands to clap enthusiastically – the applause was an inchoate political argument that a nation is more than the sum of its GDP, and that the integration of immigrants should have come prior, not as an afterthought. The political argument that can never be assembled within the confines of a technocracy: our depoliticized society becomes our own oppression.
Could we fault the forum for selecting questions heavily imbued with such technocratic inclinations? Hardly. The organizers revealed that the most frequent questions in their collation pertained to employment prospects; the questions that were aired, for better or worse, reflected the consensus. There is no reason to doubt the veracity of this: the depoliticization of the forum was not contrived, but was only the expression of mindset already long embedded.
The power of efficiency, so sterile, so clinical, so enticing, has arguably been the bedrock of our economic transformation. It will also be the impediment to our national identity – a nation does not grow with GDP, a nation does not live in skyscrapers: a nation is only born when it has a soul. As long as we remain predicated and fixated upon material and technocratic concerns, Peter Schoppert will affirm that “Singapore is about routes, not roots”. Our national soul however requires roots.
We are all Lee’s children, and as far as we remain so, we will be cursed to settle for the pale imitations of a nation, one never true, never substantive, never moving. We are all Lee’s children, and this knowledge must have been of great comfort to the Father as he laid last night to repose, for every cry “For Singapore!” is one “For Lee Kuan Yew!” – the nation of Lee will prevail, that mechanical, technocratic and bureaucratic edifice, it lives on in the meek and soulless monotony of the young.
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Views and opinions from others who attended the forum:
“Frankly, I didn’t learn anything much, as the questions felt ‘standard’ – asking about how the financial crisis affected global balance of power, how negotiations in Copenhagen could proceed, and general threats of national identity arising from immigration and so on… He did mention several worries about demographics and the work ethic, but more importantly, the forum informed me about his frame of mind.”
“My disappointment stems primarily from how the Forum appeared to be stage-managed (and, based on my interaction during the post-event reception with those of my friends who also attended the event, I am not the only one with such a sentiment).”
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I am shocked by the views that so many writers has voice in this blog on LKY. When you judge a person you are comparing him with someone else. If LKY is so wicked and disgusting who is that person that is so godly? George Bush? Osama b laden? Or you have an imaginary person who is like Allah, Allah the almighty who granted peace and hope to everone in this world. Praise be his name. The palestinian are living in such a beautiful, bountiful and heavenly place. Never have to work, never have to sweat. LKY is nothing compared to Allah. If he is willing LKY will be Mahathir Mohamad but Allah is not willing. So you get LKY. Now you condemn Allah’s wish? What a bunch of stupid idiots you all are!
All those who hate Singapore government and LKY team please start your own and govern this country. You will also want a lot of money but it is unlikely you can a half a job as good as this government. You believe most of you guys are losers. Not even able to provide for yourself or your family. But your ego or arrogrant is worst than LKY. You don’t know his life journey to judge him.
I live in Malaysia and I envy Singaporeans who have an equal oppurtunity at least in going to university and starting a business. 98% of civil servant in Malaysia is Malay. Petronas petrol station is 100% Malay run and owned. Chinese have no change is getting a licence. Open your eyes and see around you! You are lucky bastards. Umno squandered the whole hation’s weath and that’s why we are poor despite our rich resources. Come lets exchange place!
33) thinktok on October 20th, 2009 6.39 pm
FYI, there are 43 Roman Emperors died from Assassination/murder/execution. Pls don’t curse LKY lah!
Honestly, India and China, who mostly came from slums too, are now exploring into moon already. How does our nation going to progress if we still looking at Roman and slums? We really need more FT to help us to look forward.
51) Malaysian on October 21st, 2009 1.55 am
Are you saying is Allah’s wish to have LKY in Singapore? What a moron!
Thanks,Mr Zaini.Your article is a good read and it reminds me of one my favorite
hymnals i used to sing when i were just a small chap.Here it is:
“Then in fellowship sweet,we will sit at his feet,or we’ll walk by his
side in the way.What he says we will do,where he sends we will go,
Never fear,only trust and obey.
Chorus:Trust and obey,for there is no other way,to be happy in *****
But to trust and obey”
What makes you think those who’re complaining are not doing ? it’s called multitasking lar. dun be so narrow minded.
54) YourHighness on October 21st, 2009 6.46 am
We all have our jobs to do. The job of those who post here is to make the readers of this site aware of the injustice, oppression, tyranny and incompetence of the ruling party and to ensure that they are kicked our in the next elections.
While you are treating the symptoms, we are smart enough to know that it is better to attack the source of the problems.
And the source of all our problems will be eradicated after the next elections.
Shame on all those undergraduates who sat through all this BS. Hope it never happens again. Hope they have the courage to walk away.
Powerful stuff Khairulanwar! Thanks and please keep up the good work. Singapore needs more people like you.
@ 51) Malaysian on October 21st, 2009 1.55 am
I wonder what you’ve been smoking… *grin*
You have to realize that one need not compare to know what is right and what is wrong. Is killing wrong? Yes. Does it have to be compared to being compassionate? No, because while the contrast is helpful to explain the act, the act of killing alone is understood to be wrong among those who understand morals and humanity.
As a believer of god but not of man’s word about god, I’ll merely say that water, despite it’s various names and forms, still tastes good when you’re tasty! :)
@ 52) Malaysian on October 21st, 2009 2.18 am
btw, the man who spouted the platform of “A Malaysian Malaysia” is now busy promoting everything that would be deemed contrary to his views at that time.
Honestly, all I’d like to know is if he was already lying through his teeth already or if power really corrupted the ethical core of LKY?
This is the same old man who forced our women to cut their fallopin tubes and asked to join back.
[i]ll if you do not like LKY too bad. We who came from the slums do appreciate what he has done for us. Our children could go to school etc[/i]
whoa! impressive! very well polished indeed
didn’t know that singapoor is the ONLEE country to have school
obviousLEE in bataam all children goes to screw instead of schools…
right? wrong? or polled phuachukang sdn bhd?
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_444281.html
What happens when we still cannot compete with the cheaper labour in the surrounding Asean nations? Does the PAP plan to introduce slavery in Singapore then!!
What utter nonsense. Singapore cannot compete with other countries by having a cheaper labour force. This is definitely not the way to go. It appears the PAP have run out of ideas.
It was Dutch economic advisor Dr Albert Winsemius, who formulated national economic strategies to promote Singapore’s manufacturing sector. The PAP has no idea what to do even back then. They were lost.
Apologise for going off track… but did you see his picture in ST yesterday ??
Really scary, man… gave me the shivers.
If I were to meet the man after midnight I would probably freak out and pee in my pants.
Even though he didn’t put on the two horns on either side of his forehead when the picture was taken, you can tell from one glance that this man is evil personify… not a human being.
Good God… I fear that he may still be around for the next 100 years.
Is there a good exorcist out there ????
Singaporean @ 20
Since when do many Singaporeans have the opportunity to vote out
this Govt, and especially the seats in Tg Pagar GRC in the last 20 yrs?
In fact, one MP in that seat has been in Parliament since 1991 without
getting a single vote
@ 64) Is He Real ?? on October 21st, 2009 10.04 am
I heard that the old man visits a certain medium himself…
http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_444281.html
The headline for the article reads as Social divide ‘inevitable’ .
I take issue with this. It should read as Social divide ‘inevitable’ under PAP.
ya right, 1st medium says ‘turn right’ then seek second opinion from 2nd medium says ‘turn left’, then now confused, then what now? go see an astrologer says you are indeed reincarnated from heaven since birth but then again which part of heaven (no idea!) jamban or backyard or rubbish dump? still heaven right?
next, see a bomoh? the bomoh says to you, I myself already kenna jiak lat, no money to buy food on my table becos everything here in sg very the expensive now, you think I like to become a bomoh? no choice above 40 liao jobless no company want to hire me so bomoh or momo pun jadi now. . . . .
What else do you expect from a trash PAP propaganda paper like StraitsTimes? The so called journalists there should hang themselves from the the raffia string the uncle uses to tie bundles up every morning.
One question that I really want answered by him is this.
“Do you think the PAP will still be in power if it were all single member countituencies”
If his anwer is yes than someone should challenge him to put his money where is mouth is. Since he has publicly claimed that he has never walked away from a challenge, it would be fun to watch his response.
One question that I really want answered by him is this.
“Do you think the PAP will still be in power if it were all single member countituencies”
[i]One question that I really want answered by him is this.
“Do you think the PAP will still be in power if it were all single member countituencies”
If his anwer is yes than someone should challenge him to put his money where is mouth is. Since he has publicly claimed that he has never walked away from a challenge, it would be fun to watch his response. [/i]
don’t need to go that far
tell him to challenge chiam see tong in potong pasir, command the prime minister to challenge in houghang mental health against low this kiang…
so easy why made life so loong?
To all the writers here in this forum who are bitter and oppressed by LKY and his government why dont you state another government who you think is way better in fairness, competency and humble than Singapore’s?
You have to give LKY credit for what he has done! Look at the countries around you, which leaders is uncorrupt, humble and very efficient? Most of the voices here in this forum are so arrogant and bitter. And so naive!
74) Malaysian on October 21st, 2009 5.12 pm
To all the writers here in this forum who are bitter and oppressed by LKY and his government……….
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I seriously doubt your intelligence. By your own admission, we Singaporeans are oppressed by LKY and his government and you still have the gall to ask us to give him credit.
As you have said corruption is everywhere but oppression is not. Singaporeans like everyone elsewhere can tolerate a little corruption but nobody wants to be oppressed.
You have answered your own question.
75) Malaysian on October 21st, 2009 5.12 pm
To all the writers here in this forum who are bitter and oppressed by LKY and his government…………….
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Wouldn’t you be bitter if you were oppressed??? LOL!
What a clown?
You have to give LKY credit for what he has done! Look at the countries around you, which leaders is uncorrupt, humble and very efficient?
so its OK for LKY to be corrupted?????
so its OK for LKY and his party members to be corrupted?????
then, why the hell send that renci monk to jail? he has done alot of good deed, alot of charity works and so on . . . . why must go to jail???? oh I forget, the monk is not a member from his party . . . . .so sorry so sorry, my mistake!!!
74) Malaysian
The Scandinavian countries would be a good start to evaluate fairness, competence and humility. Although the PAP and humility seems to be very odd bedfellows.
What has Lee Kuan Yew done? Our defence and finance were the brainchild of Goh Keng Swee; foreign affairs and culture, Rajaratnam; HDB is Lim Kin San’s baby, and economic development can be attributed to Hon Sui Sen and Dr Winsemius. The backbone of growth is the people. Claiming that without Lee, there will be no Singapore is excessive and naive.
And the naivety that you perceive here is nothing but the realization that Singapore can be better, and should be better than where we find ourselves now.
Accolades!! You deserved all the praises accorded to you Khairulanwar Zaini. You are the brilliant spark of the time. Singapore finds hope in people like you. Keep up the good work.
80) Khairulanwar Zaini on October 21st, 2009 6.00 pm
…….. and the truth will set Singaporeans free .
( JBJ was a true son of Singapore who had given much ! )
The Scandinavian countries would be a good start to evaluate fairness, competence and humility. Although the PAP and humility seems to be very odd bedfellows.
What has Lee Kuan Yew done? Our defence and finance were the brainchild of Goh Keng Swee; foreign affairs and culture, Rajaratnam; HDB is Lim Kin San’s baby, and economic development can be attributed to Hon Sui Sen and Dr Winsemius. The backbone of growth is the people. Claiming that without Lee, there will be no Singapore is excessive and naive.
And the naivety that you perceive here is nothing but the realization that Singapore can be better, and should be better than where we find ourselves now.
Confuscius said: A country man who is old already and reluctant to step down is a “Thief To His Country”…….. A Sick Mind Man! I will forgive him but Hell don’t forgive him.
Being born a Sinkaporean is a disadvantage and sadly I am. But luck would have it, I took the decision to travel far away from Sinkapore and now both my children are on their way to a more prosperous and free life. The eldest had graduated from Oxford with a 1:1 law degree and the second is reading medicine. I would never be able to support them through education if I had stay on in Sinkapore. Being non political, I had never taken much interest in politic but I had read and listen to many of LKY’s speeches over the years. Sad to say I do not miss modern Sinkapore and I am pleased to have taken the decision not to register my children with the Sinkapore embassy in London. Otherwise my son would have to do his NS which I regard as a total waste of time. A fully professional army with some reserve will meet Sinkapore need. I believed it is used as mean of control of Sinkaporean male citizen. Just imagine we have to have an exist permit each time we have to travel out of the country until the age of 45. It is the only country in the world that control its own population’s movement and all for what? I sincerely hoped that we could vote the PAP out come the next general election. It is time for a change and change we seek through the ballot box. If it is not, then I am afraid, alternative mean may be used. It is time to tell the old man that he had way gone past his sell by date and time for a new man to run the country. If PAP had nothing else to offer other then the old man, then young Sinkaporean must wake up to that fact we have more talent politician hidden in the opposition party waiting to walk on to the stage once this tyrant is out of the way.
LKY is an evil genius. Saddam and Kim Jong Il cannot hold a candle to LKY. Those two have no guile or intelligence thereby incurring the wrath of the free world.
LKY is the master dictator – crushing dissenters, freedom of press and speech, exploiting workers (local and foreigners from the Third World), cheating Singaporeans of their hard-earned salaries, gives himself and his cronies fat paychecks, controls the armed forces, police force and judicial courts, yet the free world doesn’t bat an eyelid and Singaporeans cannot do anything about it. Evil genius!
Corruption can be direct or indirect and if you sue and jail all oppositions, you can call any price you want. Is that indirect corruption?
What if all bosses in Singapore follow LKY footstep and killed off all competitors in their company. Than they believe they can rule that company forever but their foreign boss told them that the company will shift to China.
Life is unpredictiable, you never know what happen next and change is the only constant. So LKY legacy won’t shine brighter than Abraham Linclon.
[i]which leaders is uncorrupt, humble and very efficient? [/i]
are you implyin that dr madhatail is corrupted and unhumbled BESIDE INEIFFICENT?
yes or no?
needs to poll ANWAR SADAT BUTTOCK OR NOT?
74) Malaysian on October 21st, 2009 5.12 pm
Look at the countries around you, which leaders is uncorrupt, humble and very efficient?
hmm…. well, I would classify MIW now (not the old generation) to be efficiently corrupt (gives themselves high salary), without a hint of humility (we are classified as lessor mortals, are we not?).
84) Agree fully with you. That’s why when my two girls are of age, asking them to leave Spore for good! Yes we have to vote them out for the future good of all. Old man had nothing much to offer us anymore and hopefully our younger generation will wake up too. My youngest sibling is leaving for good too. As a professional, he might be retrenced a second time in as little as two years!! What a country!!!
If our MM LEE is so bad,how come he is receiving so many international awards
around the globe?As i am writing,he is on his way to US to receiving more accolades from business commerce organizations and universities.Do you know
that he has more intl. awards than all the US presidents combined had received for the last 20 yrs?I would like to go farther to say that he deserves the prestigious noble peace price over Prez. Obama hands down.Unlike Obama,MM LEE is not about to send 40,000 military troops to Afghanistan,also Singapore has a type of mind our own business policy rather than wanting to be world #1 busy body.
Can those anti-MM.LEE name me another politician that could build up a country
from a 4th world to a first world in one generation.Not Fiji,not Christmas Island,not
any of those Indonesian Islands,not any of those island countries that are comp
arable to the size of Singapore.Just look at those Africa nations.They have their
independence from the colonial masters long before us and yet their people are
still living in abject poverty under corrupt politicians.If PAP is so corrupt which some of you are pointing the finger at LEE,how come we are the one of best in
everything which a 1st world could offer.If TOC readers had read some of my
many previous posts,they would find that I am no MM LEE or PAPs kissing buddy.
I like him as a politician because of his political savvyness.however,i do not like
his obnoxious personal attitude towards people who disagree with him.All I wanna to say is,be patient and let him lives out his sunset years and then,we
shall see changes after that.
80) Khairulanwar Zaini on October 21st, 2009 6.00 pm 74) Malaysian
The Scandinavian countries would be a good start to evaluate fairness, competence and humility. Although the PAP and humility seems to be very odd bedfellows.
What has Lee Kuan Yew done? Our defence and finance were the brainchild of Goh Keng Swee; foreign affairs and culture, Rajaratnam; HDB is Lim Kin San’s baby, and economic development can be attributed to Hon Sui Sen and Dr Winsemius. The backbone of growth is the people.
Khairulanwar Zaini …..Great article! I love reading the works of people who are talented at writing just as much as seeing anyone who is good at anything do what they are good at. I hope Singapore’s soul returns and becomes what those early aspirations of the country promised. It has been hibernating for a while it seems.
Ask the wife of the gentleman who was responsible for Changi Airport being positioned where it is now on who else had a big part to play.
Here are some clues…………Deputy Chief Secretary.
Ist Chairman of Rural Board and PSA.
Worked closely with ALL those people you mention.
Office was between LKY and Toh Chin Chye’s.
Every report , everyday from every senior Civil Servant went through him before it was read by LKY.
Lim Kim San even changed the designs of the HDBs to accomodate extras based on this gentleman’s wife suggestion.
Perm Sec………..in various Offices
Translator for President Ishak in meetings with the British…….and there is a lot, lot more :)
Motto was “Look after the people”
Only got his first mention on Google this year because of a historian from the British HC!
Has anyone got answers to Preston Loon’s queries?
Good question ay?
82) reader on October 21st, 2009 7.58 pm
And the naivety that you perceive here is nothing but the realization that Singapore can be better, and should be better than where we find ourselves now
That is so true…………..
89) preston loon on October 22nd, 2009 8.42 am
As i am writing,he is on his way to US to receiving more accolades from business commerce organizations……………………………………
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Yes, MM Lee is receiving many business awards from the Americans. Why not?
His policies are very pro-business. To attract foreign MNCs here, he has severely restricted the rights of the people and suppressed the wages of the workers here. Recently, as talented Singaporeans leave the country in droves for greener pastures, he has brought in millions of cheap foreign substitutes to replace them. Wages have been declining further because of this.
If you were a businessman, wouldn’t you want to award a man who keeps his populace in poverty so that business costs in Singapore can be kept low and restricts the rights of the people so that there is political stability.
These draconian measures will not be accepted in open and democratic countries. In fact, they are no longer acceptable by an increasingly enlightened and sophisticated electorate.
The ruling party have always put the interest of businesses ahead of the interest and welfare of its citizens.Is it any wonder that he is loved by one side and loathed by the other.
Mr Loon, as a foreigner, by your own admission, you have certainly benefited more than the locals from the PAP policies. It is, therefore, unfair of you to post your comments on how Singaporeans should feel about its leaders and how they are treated by the ruling party.
I am sure that when you have saved enough you will return back to your homeland.
25) preston loon on September 15th, 2009 10.32 am
I liked what i read about Singanews.My question is;I am a person who believe in
conservative values and traditions living in a foreign land.Is it legal in Singapore
for me as a foreigner to donate money to this organization .Please reply.Thank
you.PRESTON LOOn
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Is it true that your are a foreigner as you claim in your earlier post.
[i]As i am writing,he is on his way to US to receiving more accolades from business commerce organizations and universities.Do you know[/i]
if your country national banks is on the verged of bankrupcies…
leekuanyew inc throw in billion$ of poor singapooriums’ savin on their CPF (in which you did not contribute @ all) to resuce your country
would you not give leekuanyew an award?
NEXT!
People, what is most important is that we as singaporeans unite, take a stand and say ‘enough is enough’.
We have to make actions speak louder than words by votes during the next election and show the ‘emperor’ what we’re made of – and i agree the idea of a 2 party political system would keep the current party in check so they won’t have the authrority to implement stupid laws without the people’s consent.
Power to the people.
#94-foreigners have it good
You are quite correct by calling me a foreigner in a anglo-sphere, but
I am also an oversea Singaporeans just like many foreign TOC posters and writers who are critical of Singapore government.Just because I have an opinion which based on facts about how Singaporeans are doing better than many countries,wow!
i am being called unfair.You may as well request the editors of this news website
to have it caters for Singaporeans viewers and writers only.That is fairness.
Do you really want to see oppression and poverty abjection and discriminations,look no further.Go to America.I am not recommending you to those
tourist haunts .Try spending some months living in city ghettos like New York city,
chicago(hometown of Prez Obama},New Orleans,or any other black communities
in USA the great.I can rest assured that you come back to Singapore with a
better perspective about our government.By the way,what makes you think that
anglo-spheres are goldmines that eventually,when i retired i would be coming
back with bags and bags of monies.
LKY doesn’t know that his KARMA has a few goodies in store for him, after he splits-the- scene soon:–
1) he will spend 30-40 births in prison, equal to the time he put innocent people in jail
2) being born as a pig, dog, chicken for another 30-50 births, in reward for his greed, stubborness and stupidity
3) being born into poverty for 50-70 births to experience his own unfair policies