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by skinnylatte 4143 days ago
Sure, but our food is $2, not $20, and we have completely different restaurant economics from Australia (or anywhere in the "Western" world).

Also, what's wrong with drones? We have a great tech industry, and the people building those systems actually know what they're doing + are solving real world business problems. If it develops the tech/hardware industry further, I have no problem with that.

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>Sure, but our food is $2, not $20

Only in government subsidized, tax exempt food courts. Restaurant prices are not all that different.

>we have completely different restaurant economics from Australia

The difference is mainly caused by higher median wages (a policy choice) and the lack of government support for food courts (again, a policy choice).

>Also, what's wrong with drones?

Intrinsically, nothing. What I have an objection to is publicity stunts and public relations exercises designed to inadvertently foment support around a policy of suppressing wages.

What's wrong with suppressing wages? Ask that kindly 85 year old uncle next time you order your $2 bak kut teh from him if he feels financially comfortable enough to retire.

Nice to see someone pretend he knows all about social issues.

I don't even like that bar, now I'm going to go and have a drink there.