How would you want to be in the generations to come? On a national level, what programs is your government creating to make sure that survival and competitiveness is ensured for the nation as a whole?
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The commentator has a point to make. I say, given that you have two choices, you'll pick what you like – it becomes a challenge, therefore, for one country to be the better choice by people of 'dual citizenship' – be it Singapore, or any other country. That is what I can say.
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Letter from M Lukshumayeh
I REFER to the report "It's time to revisit the dual-citizenship issue: MP" (May 30-31).
I refer to MP Cedric Foo's suggestion that the Government should "reconsider offering dual citizenship" to lure top foreign talent to Singapore.
Being a small island-state with a small population, the commitment of Singapore's citizens is vital. Dual citizenship goes against this virtue, as foreigners with dual citizenship have the luxury of choice — and with that, their commitment to their respective countries becomes diluted. Mr Foo's suggestion focuses on the privileges of citizenship only, not on the responsibilities.
Furthermore, dual citizenship would not only apply to foreigners taking on Singapore citizenship as dual citizenships but also allow Singaporeans taking on foreign citizenships too. Surely Singapore should not and must not allow this course of action, for fear of losing even more of our best talent to their adopted nations.
From TODAY, Voices – Wednesday, 03-Jun-2009
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IT HAS been a bone of contention here, but could dual citizenship be the carrot needed to draw talented foreigners to Singapore in this economic upheaval?
Member of Parliament (West Coast GRC) Cedric Foo urged the Government to "reconsider offering dual citizenship or other pull factors" to lure top talent to our shores.
Such a policy could target "a few hundred per year of the very top talent from all fields", and not thousands of foreign talent who would compete with Singaporeans for jobs, he said.
The current economic downturn presents Singapore with an opportunity to draw talent, as foreign companies unable to secure government funding may be scouting for greener pastures to relocate to.
Singapore can also bank on its reputation as a liveable city and the absence of language barriers, said Mr Foo. This select group of top talent would "add dynamism and we would do well to welcome them", he said. Neo Chai Chin
From TODAYOnline.com; see the source article here.
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