Car again?

Singaporeans' craze for car is always there. The crowd turnout at the Car carnival in suntec was huge. I saw the news just now and almost laughed till my jaw dropped. Its like a wet market, full of pple negoitating and buying plus "sight seeing". Fortunately, i am not one of those car craze.

Seriously, i dun understand the desire for a car. Fuel cost is in its all time high. Middle east crisis may worsen the situation, global oil prices has shot up more than US$75 dollars a barrel. If a war broke up, oil prices may hit historical high of US$100. I will congratulate all the car owners. You are filthy rich. How abt donating some of your moolas to me?

More cars on the road means higher ERP and road tax. This is a way to curb the number of vehicles on the road. Who gets all the benefit eventually? Yes, LTA. Who owns LTA? Singaporeans are so abiding and loyal to the country. Your contribution will help boost our economy, the ministry in charge may end up having huge surpluses. We will see more MRT lines, more underground expressway coming up. Wonderful. I am sure we will reach world class transport network very soon.

On another issue, i receive notification from IRAS abt income tax. Cant believe my eyes. Someone who draws a miserably low pay has been required to pay tax. Huh? I cant even own a stupid credit card, yet i am required to pay income tax. I think if someone reads my payslip, he can laugh till his head off. Anyway, i still have to pay no matter what. Cos it is mandatory.

Sometime, i really cant help but feel disappointed as a Singaporean. Hopefully, National Day can spur me up with more singaporean spirit.