a not so recent speech but got me thinking...

http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/Speeches/speeches_2010_SMS_30012010.htm

"HDB living is indeed a uniquely Singaporean experience that shapes our national identity."


Which might be true for the 80% who grew up and still live in these flats (which I must say are very comfortable and excellent, if you ever seen public housing elsewhere, you would likely agree...)


But what about the 20% who 'miss out' on this shared experience that shapes our national identity? How are their notions of nationality affected? Are they affected?


What about our leaders, some of whom might have never slept a night in a HDB flat? Or the educators whom we entrust the task of citizenship education?