The locals have spoken! The daily wastepaper did run the story and the government apparently could not be bothered with the fact that Singapore is ranked 140 in the press freedom stakes. My favourite PM, Goh Chok Tong, says that it is not important because the list has some other countries higher up on the scale who do not make it at all in the economic game.

Well, Chok Tong, it is sad that you have been given the task to tackle this instead of the man who brought it upon us. I am sure deep in you, you feel sad. This country of ours is being laughed at. Isn't it interesting that Loong does not seem to care?

The local press continues to have no credibility and trust (did it ever?). I am sure my friends in the press who earn a honest wage will be sad to see this - but, alas, what else can I say? My friends will not say it like it is for they know that their editors and their upper rung will not allow for honest writing and reporting. My friends are being dragged into this whirlpool of distrust and shadowplay and all they want to do is to see their children grow and live a good life. Choices!