tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post116359937567923263..comments2023-11-05T17:53:13.405+08:00Comments on Singabloodypore: Say NO! to GST HikeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1163684710075412112006-11-16T21:45:00.000+08:002006-11-16T21:45:00.000+08:00Well, 66.6% how is it so far? Great isn't it? Noth...Well, 66.6% how is it so far? Great isn't it? Nothing like a good dose of belt tightening lifestyle. Just like good old times....the good old post election times. Each and every one of them!! <BR/><BR/>Now don't you want to rush out in the street to sing (scream) ...thanks for the memories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1163654019474443122006-11-16T13:13:00.000+08:002006-11-16T13:13:00.000+08:00Increasing in taxation on the population without a...Increasing in taxation on the population without an corresponding<BR/>increase in welfare spending for the people is wrong. A 2% increase in GST is estimated to bring in additional $1.5 bil for the govt.<BR/>Do we seriously believe the govt is<BR/>going to increase even half this amount in welfare spending for the people?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1163642458465228852006-11-16T10:00:00.000+08:002006-11-16T10:00:00.000+08:00Actually I think its clear what the people (citize...Actually I think its clear what the people (citizens of SG) wants to see. An increase in tax may be inevitable but the end benefit proposed must be tangible.<BR/><BR/>Announcing such broad taxation measures without a well placed countermeasure for the poor is plain bullying.<BR/><BR/>Notice that 'welfare' is still a dirty word to the ruling party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1163609569371962472006-11-16T00:52:00.000+08:002006-11-16T00:52:00.000+08:00brudder, most of those western countries with a ra...brudder, most of those western countries with a rate between 10-15% have pretty comprehensive welfare systems lah. their welfare not wayang wayang one ok. no humiliation one ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539995.post-1163604291104307512006-11-15T23:24:00.000+08:002006-11-15T23:24:00.000+08:002% increase is healthy, eventually a comprehensive...2% increase is healthy, eventually a comprehensive taxing machinery like GST should have a rate between 10% - 15%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com