"When a society is highly unequal, hardnose insistence on merit often benefits those who have the means disproportionally." YB Liew Chin Tong.
Is meritocracy not a good thing? Are we not highly unsatisfied with the cronyism and nepotism that are so rampant in this nation? Why then did the YB I quoted seem to be not for meritocracy, while the political party he represents is all out against alleged corruption in the current rulling Government?
Rewarding based on merit, regardless of race, gender, age, etc. is being fair to all and promotes excellence. does meritocracy mean fairness? Yes. Does it therefore bring about justice? Up to you.
Well, in a society where distribution of wealth is already unfair, I believe it should be fine to help give the lower classes a push so that they may stand a better chance at competing with their oppressors. However, would attempts to level the playing field be fair to the upper classes?
The poor folks need aid but the rich ones belong to the country too.
We despise cronyism, but though only few dare to admit it, cronyism simply cannot be eradicated as if there were an economic magic spell.
Nevertheless we agree that cronyism is unjust.
So shall we go ahead with meritocracy or not?
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