I AM shocked that Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has suggested that we will force 50,000 permanent residents (PRs) to become Singapore citizens ("A 'better' way to manage PRs: SM Goh", Sept 7). This is not fair.
I am sure we would not want Singaporeans who are PRs in other countries to be subjected to the same treatment.
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There is nothing wrong with PRs remaining PRs as long as they pay their taxes and do not get to vote or enjoy the benefits of citizens.
Citizenship should be awarded to those who want to be citizens - not forced to take it up.