Well, personally I feel we shouldn't have a casino back here in Singapore. Why? Cause I've just witnessed that Singaporeans are willing to spend and will not hesitate to pay more to get what they want. And my observation is only on these two small boys, roughly in primary 4? Yeah, they spent almost $40 on an arcade game. Every time each one loses all his "lives", he will tap the card onto the reader and poof! $1 gone. I wonder if they really gave a thought on how money comes to them.

$40 isn't much some may say. But considering the fact that they're so young, I've no doubts on how spendthrift Singaporeans are. While arcade plays a big part in most teenagers life,what do the middle-aged spend on? Shopping. Walk down the streets of Orchard, enter Takashimaya or Heeren and take a peep at Bugis. Trust me, window-shopping is only second to shopping among Singaporeans.

Alright, you don't always stare at those big screens in a rather competitive and noisy surroundings nor do you splash out cash on items that you barely need. Nevertheless, I'm sure food plays a huge part in all of us. Yes, we do eat everyday. If not, how are we gonna survive and get the energy to do our work? Oorh...look how pampered we are. Admit it people. You don't really eat three meals a day. You add snacks, brunch, supper, etc to those three substantial meals. Bedok Corner, Singapore Satay Club, Newton Circus, Lau Pa Sat. Oh, not to mention those numerous fast-food joints, lavish restaurants and posh dining places.

That doesn't give you enough income, "Mr" Government? After all those income taxes, you still need something else to boost the economy further? A casino isn't the way out. Think hard, think creatively.