Government regulation

Some people expressed surprise that I advocate more regulation. They point to examples of oppressive and bad regulations.

Society need to be regulated. The poor and the weak have to be protected against abuse and exploitation. This has to be achieved through law and regulation. Regulation should not and need not be intrusive. They do not need to impinge on personal freedom. So, there has to be a proper balance.

In a democratic and free society, the citizens will help to determine where the line should be drawn between regulation and freedom. So, we need a democratic and accountable authority. I am giving some brief thoughts here, and will develop this idea more more in subsequent postings.

Tan Kin Lian