Someone says one thing 2 weeks ago, another says an entire different thing

2 weeks ago, the Singapore Health minister, Mr. Khaw suggested that because of high costs in putting old folks into old folks homes in Singapore(as if that's a good suggestion to treat one's aging parents that way in the first place), S'poreans should consider putting them overseas over in JB!

S'pore Health Minister suggests JB as a location for S'pore old folks

Now, however, the former Prime Minister Mr. Goh Chok Tong said on saturday- coincidentally, perhaps?- that S'poreans simply shouldn't do this, and neglect their filial duties to one parents.

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So now, what is the government trying to say? Does it endorse old folks home as an option? And even better(or worse), trying to locate them in JB instead? Is it how we treat our elderly, and in effect, our parents?

If money is the only consideration, should it be the only one? I believe in the tradition that the younger generation has to take care of the older one, especially of those whom are retired. Its not just a duty or an obligation, but one of deep moral principles. In this case, whether or not the government says one thing and says a different one 2 weeks later, I think its clear that, while they have their own reasons in stating so, we the people have to deal this problem in the best way suited to our own circumstances, and in line with the moral principles we have in general and share.

In any case, the welfare of our elderly is paramount. The health of our elderly is paramount. More can also be done for those elderly people who are still working, especially those in menial jobs, getting low wages. We cannot outsource just because of money- because there's a deeper question in that when we just do something convenient because of money.

That has to be crystal clear to us.