Dear Gabe, Every Journey they say starts with a small step. Every enterprise starts small and builds. I did say that Change takes time, but without taking that first step and seeing what was achieved in Singapore, could lead to where we should be going. If we do not take the first step, then there will be no change and the status quo will then permit what we all dread to happen. I did not say that we copy entirely what Singapore has done, only that we can look to where they have reached compared to where they were. We can always adapt and change the model to suit our unique needs can't we?
With regard to the Hindu's, the concept of what is right and wrong and how they can feel justified and forgiven for achieving wealth illegally and later by donating part of the ill-gotten gains to appease the Gods and feel that their conscience is clear dose not exist in any other religion. True some Christians and Muslims too do circumvent the law for illegal gains, but they have no such means in their religion of buying favours with the Gods in the same way. Going to Valankani is just following the Hindu example. Precisely the point I am making. Regards. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
