As mentioned in my last post, turning into my estate on my way home from the airport, something inside me stirred when I saw the logos and posters of both the PAP and opposition party WP flanking both sides of the road, as if admonishing me to "make the choice". Almost electrifying. Nevermind that the jaded taxi-driver, surely more concerned with making ends meet, commented that he was glad he did not have to go through the trouble. A walk-over suited him fine.
And thus, I decided I had to capture the rare sights (no sounds, regrettably) of the proceedings this 2006 Election, especially for those who do not have the honour and privilege to vote (for that is what it means to me, a privilege). Thanks to my cousin Jan who came along for the ride, thus making me feel less of a fool (and an eyesore).
The different posters put up on the side of the road:
I wonder if it was (the lack of) funds or the law books which resulted in this scene of David and Goliath. Or both.
Over at the PAP Teck Ghee headquarters...
The flags just wouldn't cooperate and fly in the wind, so Jan had to take action in order to make this picture happen.
PAP supporters, in their party whites, get ready to make their rounds. Jan expressed surprised at not seeing a white pick-up.
So far, I've only heard the messages in English once. Other times, they are either in Tamil or Malay. But I suppose what is being said matters less than the physical presence of PAP pulling for votes. All this in a GRC helmed by no less than the country's PM.
In front of the party's headquarters.
In front of the party's headquarters.
All we managed to take of what it looked like in the party headquarters...
Before the door was shut to our curious faces. Note the lady in the background (left) eyeing us with puzzlement and perhaps a little suspicion.
The two party banners put up, side by side...
The PAP's slick, well-funded one
and WP's endearingly hand-painted banner.
Come May 6, who will Ms Coddle pick? The answer, of course, is secret. And sacred. Unlike the taxi Uncle, I have been burdened with a choice. But it is a burden I gladly carry.
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