Yes, what do the people want? It's been more than a year since March 2008 GE and the government is still trying to figure out how to win back the hearts and votes of the people. Then again, is the answer that hard to find? No, I don't think so.
We have to begin by accepting/acknowledging that our society has progressed. The people want to know more. They want to be part of the action, take part in decision-making. They want to be heard, their interests taken into consideration.
Governments sometimes need to take extreme measures and implement unpopular public policies. In doing so, it is imperative for the government to be very transparent and make available as much information as possible to the people so it's action can be judged based on the raison d'être rather than emotions.
The need to justify public policies has been taken to lightly, too often.
Governments also have to learn to listen to its people. The administration should not unilaterally dictate how the people should live, should behave, should work, should do business and most important of all, how the country should be managed. A true government of the the people by the people should also be for the people. Promising to listen is not good enough.
A efficient communication channel will enable the masses to communicate with the administration thus creating a sense of empowerment among the people. Our country's current situation is brought about by too many years of suppression of thoughts and people with differing views are silenced. This also applies to political parties.
The frustration builds and then is let out on the ballot paper. What a pity. If only they started to listen earlier...... I've said it then. I'm saying it again now.
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