Is Lee Hsien Loong's announcement to allow demonstrations at Speakers' Corner and ease restrictions on political fims a sincere attempt to open up politics in Singapore or more wayang to fool Singaporeans?

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Is Lee Hsien Loong's announcement to allow demonstrations at Speakers' Corner and ease restrictions on political fims a sincere attempt to open up politics in Singapore or more wayang to fool Singaporeans?

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Is Lee Hsien Loong's announcement to allow demonstrations at Speakers' Corner and ease restrictions on political fims a sincere attempt to open up politics in Singapore or more wayang to fool Singaporeans?
More wayang to fool Singaporeans
555	79.2%
Sincere attempt to open up politics
105	15%
Not sure
41	5.8%

Number of Voters	: 701
First Vote	: Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Last Vote	: Wednesday, 22 October 2008

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